Publication Date
2-11-2019
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
City
Perth
Abstract
The WA flock is at a historically low level, however, sheep profitability is at record highs so rebuilding the state flock is an industry priority. Minimising ewe losses is a necessary component of the flock rebuilding. As a result of the feed shortage and possible grain shortage with high prices likely due to demand for grain from the east coast, local farmers may be tempted to underfeed their ewes during the summer/autumn period. Awareness and good information regarding the cost of mis-managing ewe nutrition will help minimize this temptation.
Number of Pages
33
Keywords
sheep, flock, ewe, industry, livestock, Western Australia, nutrition, feed shortage, grain shortage
Disciplines
Agricultural Economics | Sheep and Goat Science
Recommended Citation
Young, J,
and
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia.
(2019), Analysis of the value of a ewe in the WA sheep industry. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Report.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/ap_publishedrpts/20
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