Ovine enzootic abortion (EAE) is of major concern to sheep producers. Various schemes are currently in existence for its eradication, all based on an initial two year monitoring period during which a predetermined number of ewes in each participating flock are blood tested at strategic points in the annual cycle of production for determination of EAE antibody titres. The risk of introducing EAE is primarily dependent on flock replacement policy. Using home-bred replacement ewe lambs and wintering them on the farm of origin eliminates the risk of introducing EAE.The objective of the present study was to evaluate various home wintering systems in terms of their cost effectiveness and compatibility with other farm enterprises.