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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: mebnandtrn on September 25, 2014, 01:49:39 pm

Title: chronogest alternative
Post by: mebnandtrn on September 25, 2014, 01:49:39 pm: We were all set to sponge our ewes on Saturday, with the tup booked in for 2 weeks time, in order to lamb when I have booked time off work. It sadly turns out that Chronogest is unavailable for another month or more. Is there another way to try and synchronise the ewes? Also if we just put the tup with them for 3 weeks is there a chance of getting any lambs at all? We only have 5 ewes. Many thanks.
Title: Re: chronogest alternative
Post by: Me on September 25, 2014, 02:20:38 pm: You could use a teaser ram
Title: Re: chronogest alternative
Post by: Anke on September 25, 2014, 02:24:59 pm: Probably still quiet early for a teaser tup... it is still quite warm.

I have had the same problem with trying to synchronise two of my goats... my vets is trying to source some from France, but so far no luck. It is a UK wide problem. Fortunately I am not doing any AI this year... :relief:
Title: Re: chronogest alternative
Post by: mebnandtrn on September 25, 2014, 02:41:57 pm: How does a teaser ram work please?
Title: Re: chronogest alternative
Post by: Me on September 25, 2014, 05:22:38 pm: You need to keep your ewes out of sight and smell of mature tups for 6 weeks, then the introduction of a male causes them to cycle at once, most leave the teaser in for two weeks then put the real rams in
Title: Re: chronogest alternative
Post by: farmvet on September 25, 2014, 11:46:26 pm: Hello. I've plenty of sponges in stock. Could post 5 to you if you get a script from your vet. pm me or 07889044169 or fax 01764 652309