The Synchronization Tool for Lambing Sheep with Chris & Jen Vervoort

The Synchronization Tool for Lambing Sheep with Chris & Jen Vervoort

From Flock Talk by Ontario Sheep Farmers

March 11, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

Chris and Jen Vervoort discuss their experiences with synchronizing sheep and its impact on lamb survival and flock genetics.

Ontario Sheep Farmers Chris and Jen Vervoort share how they got into sheep farming and why they decided to start synchronizing their flock. They break down the two different systems to synchronizing sheep, the products used and the benefits of having the data to optimize the genetics of their flock. They give an overview of the advantages and benefits as well as the risks and downsides of synchronization and how they've measured lamb survival outcomes with synchronized versus natural exposures. Chris and Jen give some advise to producers at the beginning stages of the synchronization process and share how they manage mental health regarding sheep mortality plus much more. For more OSF content, follow us on Social Media Instagram & Facebook: @OntarioSheepFarmers X : @OntarioSheep and Visit our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ontariosheep.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ ( http://ontariosheep.org/ )

People in this episode

Host: Ontario Sheep Farmers

Guests: Chris Vervoort, Jen Vervoort

Topics covered

  • sheep farming
  • synchronization
  • genetics
  • lamb survival
  • mental health
  • farming advice

Keywords

  • sheep synchronization
  • lambing
  • genetic optimization
  • mental health in farming
  • sheep mortality
  • farming advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ontario Sheep Farmers, Ontario Sheep

Books & works: Ontariosheep.org

Places: Ontario

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