Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool

Sheep Farming for Meat and Wool
Author: Jane Court
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0643092943

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.

The Veterinary Book for Sheep Farmers

The Veterinary Book for Sheep Farmers
Author: David C. Henderson
Publisher: Diamond Farm Book Publications
Total Pages: 689
Release: 1990
Genre: Ovejas
ISBN: 9780852361894

A wide-ranging manual on sheep diseases which offers to increase productivity and profitability by improving the standard of husbandry and upgrading the health status of the flock. The book stresses the understanding of the causes and development of disease so that a full prevention programme can be planned. A major section describes the latest techniques for fertility control.

A Practical Handbook on Sheep and Wool for the Farmer, with Which Is Incorporated Professor Perkins' Report in 1906 on the Sheep at the Roseworthy Agr

A Practical Handbook on Sheep and Wool for the Farmer, with Which Is Incorporated Professor Perkins' Report in 1906 on the Sheep at the Roseworthy Agr
Author: George Jeffrey
Publisher: Palala Press
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2018-02-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781378056226

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Raising Animals for Fiber

Raising Animals for Fiber
Author: Chris McLaughlin
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 483
Release: 2019-09-10
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1620083256

• A comprehensive guide to raising sheep, goats, angora rabbits, and alpacas for producing fiber • Provides practical information on housing, fencing, feed, grooming, shearing, plucking, basic health care, breeding and birthing • Includes a comparison of popular breeds and how their fiber differs from breed to breed • Features a frank discussion of the energy and commitment that it takes to raise livestock, and how much room and land each animal species will need • Contains essential biosecurity practices to prevent spreading pests and infectious animal diseases, as well as advice on hand spinning and crafts to utilize your homegrown fiber

Running a Small Flock of Sheep

Running a Small Flock of Sheep
Author: David G Hinton
Publisher: Landlinks Press
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2006-09-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0643099530

Running a Small Flock of Sheep uses a step-by-step approach and has been written for small-scale sheep farmers and inexperienced people considering a rural life-style change. It will prepare the reader for each procedure and event on a sheep farm. The book begins with an introduction to the basic principles and procedures of sheep farming and the economics and required farm infrastructure for different sheep enterprises. There are chapters on handling techniques, the obligations of owners, and laws and regulations covering the welfare of sheep. The remainder of the text deals with sheep husbandry including health and nutrition, condition scoring, breeding, lamb care and weaner management. There are separate chapters on wool production and prime lamb production. The final chapter covers the diagnosis, control and prevention of sheep diseases. This reliable and understandable guide 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 prime lamb, wool or dual purpose.

Beautiful Sheep

Beautiful Sheep
Author: Kathryn Dun
Publisher: Ivy Press
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2020-03-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1782407774

This stunning collection of portraits shows sheep as you’ve never seen them before. Featuring commissioned studio photography of champion breeds styled to perfection prior to competition, the animals showcased here are works of ovine art. Beautiful color portraits of 42 different breeds from around the globe are accompanied by graphic charts containing all the essential breed information. There’s also a potted history of sheep, plus reportage photography of the behind-the-scenes primping and preening at the agricultural shows, to document the care lavished on prizewinning sheep as well as the nail-biting judging process. Whether you regard it as a photographic exposition, an amusing objet d’art, or a shepherd’s delight packed with visual and texual breed information, this is a unique giftbook destined to adorn coffee tables around the globe.