Conceive Multiples & Retain Embryos

OVASTIM^® and MULTIMIN^® are a perfect product combination to help improve ewe fertility and fecundity through a dual mode of action.

OVASTIM has been shown to increase lambing rates by an average of 23% by stimulating ewes to release more eggs per cycle.

Multimin increases twins and reduces empties

MULTIMIN significantly improves conception rates (i.e. no of foetuses per 100 ewes) by increasing antioxidants that are important for embryo survival. Ewes treated with MULTIMIN had 9% higher conception, and a 5.8% increase in twins, compared to untreated ewes³.

WITH Target Sheep Repro Program

Boosting lamb health

MULTIMIN can also be given to ewes a month before lambing to help improve lamb health. This, in combination with a pre-joining dose of MULTIMIN, has been shown to improve lambs marked by 9% and 2.3 kg heavier lambs at weaning².

Target Sheep Repro Program benefits

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Other animal health considerations

For optimal health and reproductive performance, Virbac recommends a complete animal health program, including the following:

• Drench - use only highly effective drenches like TRIDECTIN^® in your worm management program.
• Vaccines - protect your flock from cheesy gland and clostridial diseases with WEBSTERS^® 6 in 1 B12^TM.
• Don’t forget the rams. Make sure rams are vaccinated and drenched routinely and the five ’Ts’ (Teeth, Toes, Tossle, Torso & Testicles) are examined 8 weeks before joining to determine their breeding soundness. Administer MULTIMIN 12 weeks before joining and also at joining. Trace minerals included in MULTIMIN, can have a positive effect on sperm concentration, motility and morphology in rams^4-7.

The Target Sheep Repro Program will be suitable for progressive sheep producers who scan their ewes and look for products that can dramatically increase the number of lambs per ewe. For more information about the Target Repro Program, contact your local Virbac Area Sales Manager.

References:

1. Geldard, H. et al. (1984). Immunisation of ewes with polyandroalbumin to improve fecundity. Aust. Vet. J. 61(4):130. 2. GonzalezRivas P.A., Swaney S., Evans R., Chambers M., Liu J. (2021) Effect of a trace mineral injection before joining and lambing on conception rate, marking rate and lamb weights in diverse farms in Victoria. Animal Production in Australia 33, cxxviii. 3. Swaney, S. (2014). Increasing conception rates in sheep by using an injectable trace mineral product prior to joining in diverse regions across Australia. Virbac data onfile. 4. Ghorbani, A. et al. (2018). Influences of dietary selenium, zinc and their combination on semen characteristics and testosterone concentration in mature rams during breeding season, J. Appl. Anim. Res.46(1):813819. 5. Piagentini, M. (2017). Effect of selenium supplementation on semen characteristics of Brazil’s ram. Reprod. Domest. Anim. 52(3). 6. Masters, D.G. et al. (1988). Influence of manganese intake on body, wool and testicular growth of young rams and on the concentration of manganese and the activity of manganese enzymes in tissues. Aust. J. Agri. Res. 39:517–524. 7. Underwood. E.J. and Somers, M. (1969). Studies of zinc nutrition in sheep. 1. The relation of zinc to growth, testicular development and spermatogenesisin young rams. Aust. J. Agri. Res. 20:889–897. Benefits outlined in these scientific studies are not necessarily registered label claims. Refer to the registered label. ^®Cydectin, Eweguard, Multimin, Ovastim,Tridectin and Websters are registered trademarks of Virbac. VIR19391