Bodyweight targets for weaners and young ewes
Adult weight (kg)
Birth
Weaning/pasture dry
Autumn break
Late winter
Mating/pasture dry
45
4
20
22.5
27
34–36
50
4.5
25
30
37–40
55
5
33
41–44
60
36
45–48
70
5.5
31.5
35.5
42
52–56
% of adult
8-9%
45%
50%
60%
75–80%