Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tupping
Noun
/ˈtʌp.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of a male sheep mating with a female sheep.
Examples
- The farmer observed the rams during the tupping season.
- Tupping typically occurs in the autumn months.
- Breeders pay close attention to tupping to ensure healthy lamb production.
Meaning
In the context of sheep farming, tupping refers to the breeding behavior exhibited by rams when they mate with ewes.
Synonyms
- Breeding
- Mating
- Copulation
