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Background information Achieving appropriate nutrition throughout the year is the cornerstone of efficient livestock production. Sheep maintained in adequate body condition will achieve production targets. They will also be healthier and have less disease problems. The appropriate body condition of sheep will vary with the type of enterprise, class of sheep and time of . . . → Read More: Maintain the condition of your sheep Hay Bales KEY MESSAGES
Fodder is the term that is usually applied to conserved roughages, but it may also refer to standing green crops (“fodder crops”) or pastures. Silage, hay and straw are the most familiar fodders, however hay-frozen pasture or crop and windrowed pasture can also be used as fodders. . . . → Read More: Fodder For Sheep Part 1 (Fodder Nutrition and Silage) Sheep KEY MESSAGES Energy and protein are the key nutrients that limit sheep production. Deficiencies of vitamins and minerals can be of particular importance in lambs. To feed sheep successfully, we must aim to meet the nutrient needs of the microbial population in the rumen of the sheep. Definition of animal . . . → Read More: Nutrition Principles for Sheep Setaria grass KEY POINTS There is a range of subtropical perennial grasses available for most soil types. Excellent production can be achieved where there is a shallow water table. With good management, animals can grow on perennial grass pastures over summer. Author: Tim Wiley, Department of Agriculture, Jurien . . . → Read More: Subtropical Perennial Grasses |
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