Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool

 Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool

Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool, edited by Jane Court and Sue Hides, provides practical guidance on sheep production and management in temperate Australia. It covers farm business management, pasture, nutrition, reproduction, disease control, genetic improvement, and animal welfare. With seasonal management advice for different lambing systems, this book helps farmers improve flock performance, production efficiency, and profitability.

Key Features:

• Covers practical sheep production and flock management
• Explains farm business planning and management
• Provides guidance on pasture growth and grazing management
• Discusses nutrition, feeding strategies, and drought management
• Explores reproductive management and seasonal lambing systems
• Addresses sheep diseases and flock health management
• Covers genetic improvement and breeding strategies
• Highlights animal welfare and working dog health
• Includes seasonal reminders for different sheep production systems
• Suitable for sheep farmers, agricultural students, and livestock advisers