Dry sheep equivalents (dse) is a term commonly used in livestock enterprises when discussing stocking rates and carrying capacity.
DSE allows comparison of different types and classes of animals, using a common reference point.
That reference point is the Merino wether, 45kg, in good store condition. The energy required to maintain this animal is 7.6 megajoules of metabolisable energy per day.
Dry sheep equivalents (dse) for classes of goats:
