Comparison of Reproductive Performance of Crossbred

The use of a separate fall lambing group is feasible for spreading lamb production out through the year, especially with the use of mature animals. If each lambing group is uniquely identified, the two groups could be commingled for much of the year to make best use of feed resources. The lambing groups only need to be separate at breeding and lambing time, making management less complicated. Lambing facilities, which are traditionally only used once per year, will be utilized twice annually, spreading overhead costs out over the two groups.