The ewe flock should have access to a free choice salt and mineral mixture. The mineral mix should be designed for sheep to prevent potential copper toxicity problems. Ewes that are healthy and fit during breeding are more likely to have multiple births and settle on the first service. Special attention should be given to feet, for footrot or other problems. Rams and ewes should be wormed prior to breeding so that flushing can have maximum effect.
Shearing can sometimes be beneficial before breeding.
If there have been specific health problems, vaccinations can also be administered at this time. Therefore, improving reproduction by genetic selection takes many generations. The use of performance testing via the National Sheep Improvement Program with actual flock expected progeny differences can make this task easier. Select from multiple births from young ewes. Keep triplet ewe lambs.