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Ewes carrying single lambs should be managed as if they are carrying twins, according to Dennis Taylor from Smyths Daleside Feeds. He spoke at a recent lamb information evening, hosted by Fane Valley in Ballycastle, Co. Antrim. Taylor explained: “Many ewes carrying single lambs will be expected to rear triplet lambs produced by other flock mates. “So they will need to produce enough milk to meet the needs of two lambs and they should be managed …