With tupping season just around the corner, a little preparation now can help maximise fertility and impact scanning rates, lambing percentages and flock performance. Here are some top tips from our Regional Manager, Jane Moodie. 

3 Steps for a Successful Tupping 

1. Pre-Tupping Health Check

Carrying out a health check on both ewes and tups can help prepare for the season ahead and identify any issues early. Remember, one sub-fertile ram can affect a large number of ewes, so a careful examination is well worthwhile. 

Ewes 

Body Condition Scoring
Feet checked and treated if required
Teeth checked
Udders examined for lumps, hardness or abnormalities
General health and mobility assessed 

Rams 

Body Condition Scoring
Feet checked and treated as required
Teeth checked
Testicles examined for size, firmness and any abnormalities
Fit, active and ready for work

2. Review your Minerals and Trace Element programme 

Fertility starts long before the ram goes in. Ensuring sheep receive the correct balance of minerals and trace elements can support reproductive performance and help maximise conception rates. If you’re unsure what your flock requires, seek advice before applying supplementation. 

Depending on your flock’s requirements, consider:
Long-acting mineral boluses
Mineral drenches
Harbro Feet & Fertility buckets 

3. Stock up on the essentials – your Tupping time checklist.

Using harnesses, crayons and marking products allows you to identify served ewes, monitor ram activity and estimate lambing dates more accurately.

View & Download our 2026 Tupping List here Harbro Tupping List 2026

Ram Harness  – New Lower Price!
Ram crayons – 9 for 1 offers instore now!
Marker sprays
Raddle
Feet and Fertility Buckets
Mineral bolus
Mineral drench
Foot care products
Handling equipment 

 AS RECOMMENDED BY our Nutritionist, Jill Hunter

Feet & Fertility 

WHY IT WORKS:
• Supports immunity and overall health
• Aids cell repair and tissue recovery after lambing
• Promotes strong hoof condition and reduces lameness risk
• Boosts fertility and conception rates, meaning less empty ewes
• Supports lifetime performance of lambs. 

Lamb Feeder

Contains RumiTech, Alkacid & Yea-Sacc to enhance rumen health and subsequent performance

-Helps improve overall animal health and performance
-Reduces the risk of urinary calculi with ammonium chloride
-Maintains hoof health and boosts immunity with Zn-Tek
-Reduces risk of acidosis and enhanced rumen function
-Feed conversion ratio of 4:1 reducing cost/kg gain