Adequate pasture availability at the point of lambing is key, according to Mr Drummond. He says if ewes don’t have grass in front of them (target being 2400kg DM/ha) they will spend mor… See more

The Aberfield is a maternal breed which is essential when lambing outdoors. Mr Drummond selects ewes that lamb unassisted, have good body condition, maternal b… See more

During lambing Mr Drummond spends much of his time in the lambing fields checking ewes so records can be taken as soon after lambing as possible and parentage … See more

Good data recording is essential to maintain breeding records as DNA parentage is too expensive (in excess of £55,000). Ewes and lambs are gathered as soon as po… See more