Publication Date
20-5-2024
Series Number
DPIRD-16
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
City
Perth, WA
Abstract
Condition scoring sheep is an easy and accurate method of estimating the condition or 'nutritional wellbeing' of your sheep flock. It requires an assessment of the amount of muscle and fat covering the backbone and the short ribs of each sheep. This gives a picture of the sheep’s store of energy. It is the best method for monitoring pregnant and lactating ewes but is also useful for monitoring the growth of weaners.
Number of Pages
4
Keywords
sheep, condition score
Disciplines
Sheep and Goat Science
Recommended Citation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia.
(2024), Condition scoring of sheep. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Perth, WA. Factsheet DPIRD-16.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/ap_factsheets/7
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