Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Jane Court
Edited by Sue Hides
Edited by John Webb-Ware
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:336
Dimensions(mm): Height 260,Width 200
Category/GenreAnimal husbandry
ISBN/Barcode 9780643092945
ClassificationsDewey:636.3
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher CSIRO Publishing
Imprint CSIRO Publishing
Publication Date 1 August 2010
Publication Country Australia

Description

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.