Sheep farming in practice

This book is a practical manual dedicated to modern sheep farming. Its aim is to help breeders improve and modernize their production systems, with particular emphasis on management methods adapted to today's farming requirements, and to help professionals identify management shortcomings that can affect flock performance. The book covers the main technical aspects of sheep farming, including flock selection and acquisition, feeding, reproduction (control, gestation, lambing), animal health and the main diseases to which sheep are exposed. It also covers artificial suckling techniques, lamb adoption and the functional characteristics of the sheepfold. Technical analysis tools are presented to help evaluate breeding practices and improve the management of sheep farms.

Pagina's: 84, Paperback, Our Knowledge Publishing