Pre-lambing ewes

Safmannan® doesn’t just support the ewe – it helps secure the future health and performance of her lambs.

During the final weeks of pregnancy, a ewe’s nutritional demands increase dramatically – just as her ability to eat enough declines due to growing lambs restricting rumen space. Meeting these needs is vital to avoid common issues like twin lamb disease, mismothering, poor lamb vigour and poor milk production or colostrum quality. Alongside a balanced diet and effective feeding strategies, Safmannan^® can play a critical role in supporting ewe immunity and colostrum quality during this demanding period.

As ewes divert nutrients towards rapidly developing lambs, there is a natural drop in immunity, leaving them more vulnerable to disease and parasites, particularly if they’re under-conditioned. Safmannan^® helps counteract this by binding to pathogens and supporting the structural integrity of her gut lining, all of which support her natural defences. 

More importantly, Safmannan^® is proven to improve colostrum quality. Higher quality colostrum means more antibodies are transferred to the lambs, giving them a better immune foundation from day one. This early-life start is vital, especially in the face of common lambing shed challenges such as variable hygiene, fluctuating temperatures, and pathogen exposure.