Sheep didn't huddle behind bushes after shearing in cold conditions they were out grazing and not suffering. We we really impressed with Thermoskin after using it for the first time.
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The energy side is the key to why I see a product like Thermoskin helpful. Sheep use a lot of energy to keep warm and I can see a true cost benefit ratio in my favour.
For us to be able to lamb sufficient numbers at one time puts a lot of pressure on us to manage it. If we split the lambing we split the risk and it has become a very good risk management tool.
With valuable lambs close to being finished, I did not want them to check in cold weather so using Thermoskin is a pretty logical decision.
Thermoskin keeps better condition in ewes, increases lamb percentage and has a positive impact on the bottom line.
Allan Hood ...We fully support Thermoskin as a prevention for hypothermia in shorn sheep and have seen the benefits over the past five years.
Despite widespread drought across Australia in 2019, the sheep industry's best quality genetics were on show in Bendigo.
Many AASMB members were instrumental in assisting with the trials of Thermoskin in a great variety of climates.