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AWI Change Makers Episode 4: Ewe condition scoring
Condition score can tell you so much about your sheep and their performance, and is simply done by hand, measuring the fat and muscle cover over and around the short ribs. Join Nathan Scott as he outlines the benefits of recording and managing ewe condition scores to target, practical management tips and expected productivity gains in AWI Change Makers Episode 4: Ewe condition scoring.
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