RAM MOT (FT. THE SHEEP GAME) | TECHNICAL #22

Physical examination is a cornerstone of decent stockmanship. Here I talk about how I do a ram, or tup, MOT. About 20% of tups are consistently identified as having less than adequate fertility.

If you haven't done any before, I recommend having your vet walk you through a few, or even just getting them to do it for you - it will be money well invested.

NB If you're not from the UK, an 'MOT" = 'Ministry of Transport' test i.e. an annual check-up of motor vehicles. The term is used in common parlance in the UK as a general check-over.

Fiona Lovatt 'Do you get your rams fertility tested?'
https://www.nationalsheep.org.uk/workspace/pdfs/lovattfiona23112015094223.pdf

XLVets 'Examination of the Breeding Ram'
https://www.xlvets.co.uk/sites/default/files/factsheet-files/breeding-ram.pdf

AHDB Ram MOT Leaflet
https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Beef%20&%20Lamb/RamMOT_BRNew_190821_WEB.pdf

AHDB video on ram MOT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjNp0wpmOPs

SVS template form (meant for vets but covers key areas): https://sheepvetsoc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SVS-Ram-PreBreeding-Examination-Certificate.pdf

Semen testing technical: https://youtu.be/RtCuwQTZhP8

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I'm Kaz, a young farm vet working in Northumberland, which is in the North East corner of England. I grew up in the city and found myself doing this job by a very happy coincidence.

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