Download or read book Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool written by Jane Court and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2010-07-23 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool contains practical, up-to-date information on sheep production and management for producers throughout temperate Australia. It is based on research and extension projects conducted over many years by the Department of Primary Industries and its predecessors and the University of Melbourne. The book covers business management, pasture growth and management, nutrition and feed management, drought management, reproductive management, disease management, genetic improvement, animal welfare and working dog health. It also gives seasonal reminders for a spring lambing wool-producing flock, for autumn lambing Merino ewes joined to Border Leicester rams, and for winter lambing crossbred ewes joined to terminal sires. It will guide new and established farmers, students of agriculture and service providers with detailed information on the why and how of sheep production, and will assist farmer groups to initiate activities aimed at increasing their efficiency in specific areas of sheep production.
Download or read book Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool written by Jane Court and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2010 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Webb Ware is a veterinarian and senior consultant with the University of Melbourne's Mackinnon Project. He has expertise in animal production systems and animal health.
Download or read book How to Raise Sheep written by Philip Hasheider and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2009-04-15 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to raising sheep that covers production systems, breeds, housing, facilities, fences, enclosures, feeding, pasture management, predators, marketing meat and wool, environmental stewardship, and other related topics.
Download or read book Running a Small Flock of Sheep written by David G. Hinton and published by Landlinks Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides all the information anyone needs to make the right choices in successfully managing a small flock of sheep, whether you're running a single pet or several hundred sheep for lamb or wool.
Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Sheep 5th Edition written by Paula Simmons and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep is the best-selling, most trusted reference for farmers and backyard homesteaders with any size flock. The fifth edition is now updated with full-color illustrations and photographs throughout, including a gallery of the best breed choices for both meat and fiber. With their small size and gentle dispositions, sheep are one of the easier livestock species to raise and offer varied marketing opportunities, including meat, wool, and milk. Detailed instructions and graphics lead readers through every essential procedure, including shearing, building a lambing shed, breeding and lambing, butchering, and marketing.
Download or read book Living with Sheep written by Geoff Hansen and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007-02-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of the most popular and beloved farm animals, sheep provide owners with myriad goods from soft wool to fine meat, and, of course, companionship. Living with Sheep contains a wealth of knowledge about raising and caring for a flock of sheep, and is written for the would-be farmer, experienced shepherd and those who simply love the animals and the outdoors. This complete guide covers choosing and acquiring a flock of sheep, how to feed and shelter, prevent illness and treat it if it occurs, handling the breeding and lambing process, gathering wool, and much more.
Download or read book George the Farmer written by Simone Kain and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shearing is in full swing on the Farmer's farm with all hands on deck. Will George return home from playing cricket to help Ruby and Lucy get the sheep undercover before the rain sets in? Kev and Susan the New Zealand shearers won't be impressed if the wool is cold and wet.Join George and Ruby along with their family and friends in the second George the Farmer story teaching children about important farming practices and where their food and fibre comes from.
Download or read book How to Raise Sheep written by Philip Hasheider and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2014-01-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVIf youve ever envisioned keeping sheep in your own pasture, be it one or two hobby animals or a large flock, this book is the perfect place to begin. Backed by the National FFA Organization, our acclaimed series of How to Raise guides has helped countless first-time animal owners across the United States confidently care for their new companions. In this freshly updated second edition of How to Raise Sheep, author and farmer Philip Hasheider offers reliable guidance for getting started and going the distance. First, he walks you through all the basics on breeds, housing, fencing, feed requirements, breeding, lambing, showing, and marketing meat and wool. Then, he covers the various farming options (organic, sustainable, and conventional) so you can decide which approach best meets your needs. Accompanied by gorgeous instructional photography, How to Raise Sheep continues to be an essential primer for the newcomer to sheep care, with everything you need to know to raise a healthy, productive flock./div
Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Sheep 5th Edition written by Paula Simmons and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep is the best-selling, most trusted reference for farmers and backyard homesteaders with any size flock. The fifth edition is now updated with full-color illustrations and photographs throughout, including a gallery of the best breed choices for both meat and fiber. With their small size and gentle dispositions, sheep are one of the easier livestock species to raise and offer varied marketing opportunities, including meat, wool, and milk. Detailed instructions and graphics lead readers through every essential procedure, including shearing, building a lambing shed, breeding and lambing, butchering, and marketing.
Download or read book Complete Guide to Sheep Farming written by Giovanni Malakai and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: COMPLETE GUIDE TO SHEEP FARMING Are you passionate about starting your own sheep farming venture but unsure where to begin? Do you want to master the essential techniques and strategies for successful sheep farming? Are you looking for expert advice on managing your flock's health and maximizing wool and meat production? Do you wish to unlock the secrets of sustainable and profitable sheep farming practices? Dive into the "COMPLETE GUIDE TO SHEEP FARMING," the ultimate resource for aspiring and experienced sheep farmers alike. This comprehensive guide is meticulously crafted to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to thrive in the sheep farming industry. Packed with detailed insights and practical tips, this book covers every aspect of sheep farming, ensuring you have the tools to succeed. Detailed and Keyword-Focused Highlights: Understand the fundamentals of sheep farming, including the history, benefits, and economic importance of raising sheep. Learn about different sheep breeds and how to choose the right ones for your farming goals. Discover the best practices for setting up your sheep farm, including site selection, housing, fencing, and pasture management. Master the essentials of sheep nutrition, feeding schedules, and dietary requirements for optimal health and productivity. Gain insights into effective breeding techniques, lambing processes, and genetic improvement strategies. Explore comprehensive flock health management, including disease prevention, vaccination schedules, and parasite control. Learn about wool production, shearing techniques, and maximizing wool quality for higher profits. Understand the nuances of meat production, from slaughtering to processing and marketing your products. Dive into sustainable farming practices, including rotational grazing, organic farming methods, and environmental conservation. Get practical advice on farm management, record-keeping, budgeting, and financial planning for long-term success. Discover strategies for marketing and selling your sheep products, including wool, meat, and dairy. Explore advanced topics like artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and innovative technologies in sheep farming. Get tips on managing common challenges in sheep farming, from predator control to dealing with extreme weather conditions. Learn about value-added products and diversification strategies to increase your farm's profitability. Understand the legal and regulatory aspects of sheep farming, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. This "COMPLETE GUIDE TO SHEEP FARMING" is your definitive companion on the journey to becoming a successful sheep farmer. With its comprehensive coverage and practical insights, this book ensures you have everything you need to make informed decisions, overcome challenges, and achieve your farming dreams. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource that will transform your sheep farming experience. Grab your copy now and take the first step towards a thriving and profitable sheep farming business. Unlock the potential of sheep farming today and make this guide your ultimate reference for success!
Download or read book Storey s Guide to Raising Sheep written by Paula Simmons and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents tips on choosing breeds, feeding, housing, breeding, lambing, and health care for raising sheep.
Download or read book Profitable Sheep and Goat Farming written by Z. a Pampori and published by Daya Publishing House. This book was released on 2017 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sheep and goats have served poor people's most reliable livelihood resource since their domestication during Neolithic Revolution. Worldwide over 100 million people in arid areas, have only possible source of livelihood by grazing small ruminants. Grazing sheep and goats can improve soil and vegetation cover and plant and animal biodiversity. Sheep and goats thrive well in varied climatic conditions, get adapted easily to environment, require less care and management and are suitable for meat, milk, wool, skins and manure production. Mutton and Chowan is consumed throughout the country without involving any religious taboo. Together, the goat and sheep rearing households constitute 15 per cent of the total number of households in the country. The book contains a package of farm practices encompassing housing, handling, feeding, health care, record keeping, fodder and manure management as well as project reporting for sheep and goats. This precise package of practices hopefully shall benefit all the farmers engaged in small ruminant farming as well as all those educated entrepreneurs that are willing to take livestock rearing as their career option. It will guide through all aspects of sheep and goat farm management. It is hoped that the book will help farmers in managing their livestock and teachers equally in imparting academic instructions to veterinary graduates.
Download or read book Vanishing Fleece written by Clara Parkes and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The renowned knitter shares her year-long adventure through America’s colorful, fascinating—and slowly disappearing—wool industry. Join Clara Parkes as she ventures across the country to meet the shepherds, dyers, and countless workers without whom our knitting needles would be empty, our mills idle, and our feet woefully cold. Along the way, she encounters a flock of Saxon Merino sheep in upstate New York, tours a scouring plant in Texas, visits a steamy Maine dyehouse, helps sort freshly shorn wool on a working farm, and learns how wool fleece is measured, baled, shipped, and turned into skeins. In pursuit of the perfect yarn, Parkes describes a brush with the dangers of opening a bale (they can explode), and her adventures from Maine to Wisconsin (“the most knitterly state”) and back again. By the end of the book, you’ll be ready to set aside the backyard chickens and add a flock of sheep instead.
Download or read book Sheep and Goat Production written by I. E. Coop and published by Elsevier Science & Technology. This book was released on 1982 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ecology and distribution; Breeding; Reproduction; Maintenance and growth; Pregnancy; Lactation of suckling ewes and does; Nutritional diseases; Infectious diseases of sheep and goats; Internal parasites of sheep and goats; External parasites of sheep and goats; Growth and characteristics of wool and hair; Wiik grading and marketing; Livestock and meat marketing and grading; Carcase and meat qualities; Milk production in sheep and goats; Systems, biological and economic efficiencies; Very extensive systems; Extensive grazing systems; Intensive grassland systems; Intensive arable systems; Very intensive systems; Government controlled systems; Migratory (Transhumance) systems; Nomadic systems; Village and smallholder systems; List of contributors.
Download or read book Sheep written by Sue Weaver and published by CompanionHouse Books. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sheep offers both neophyte and seasoned sheep keepers a wealth of information for healthy, thriving flocks. Readers get advice straight from the farm - together with detailed charts, a comprehensive glossary, tips from hobby shepherds, and fun sheep trivia. Whether they are being kept as pets or a business venture, sheep are winning additions to any small-scale farm.
Download or read book Sheep Production Adapting to Climate Change written by Veerasamy Sejian and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-07-03 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a compilation of the latest findings from reputed researchers around the globe, covering in detail climate change and its effects on sheep production. In the current global climate change scenario, information related to its impact on livestock agriculture is lacking. The negative impacts of climate change are already being felt by all livestock species. Further, the mitigation and amelioration strategies that are applicable for one species may not hold true for another. As such, concerted research efforts are needed to identify species-specific strategies for mitigation and adaptation. With that goal in mind, this book is the first of its kind to gather comprehensive information pertaining to the impact of climate change on various aspects of sheep production. It also sheds light on the role of sheep with regard to the global greenhouse gas pool. The book highlights the status quo of sheep production from climate change perspectives and projects the significance of adapting future sheep production to the challenges posed by climate change. It addresses in detail the various adaptations, methane mitigation and amelioration strategies needed to sustain sheep production in the future. In addition, the book presents development plans and policies that will allow the sheep industry to cope with current climate changes and strategies that will lessen future impacts. Bringing together essential information prepared by world-class researchers hailing from different agro-ecological zones, this book offers a unique resource for all researchers, teachers and students associated with sustaining the sheep production in the face of global change.
Download or read book The Field Guide to Fleece written by Carol Ekarius and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-27 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this compact portable reference in hand, crafters can quickly and easily look up any of 100 different sheep breeds, the characteristics of their fleece, and the kinds of projects for which their fleece is best suited. Each breed profile includes a photograph of the animal and information about its origin and conservation status, as well as the weight, staple length, fiber diameter, and natural colors of its fleece. This is a great primer for beginners, and a handy guide for anyone who loves working with fleece.
