Publication Date
2024
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
City
Perth
Abstract
Weaners are the most difficult class of sheep to manage effectively, largely because they usually cannot consume enough energy while grazing dry pastures and crop stubbles.
There are a number of techniques you can apply to ensure your weaners are effectively managed, including setting and meeting growth targets, being vigilant on health and disease management and ensuring the weaners have their protein and energy needs met.
Number of Pages
9
Keywords
sheep, weaner, pasture and crop grazing, growth targets, health and disease management, protein
Disciplines
Agricultural Education | Sheep and Goat Science
Recommended Citation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia.
(2024), Growing weaner sheep. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Report.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/ap_factsheets/3
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