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The Role Of Fleece Measurement In Selecting Merino Sheep, H G. Neil, R. J. Lightfoot
The Role Of Fleece Measurement In Selecting Merino Sheep, H G. Neil, R. J. Lightfoot
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
MANY things determine how much wool a sheep can grow.
These include the amount and quality of pasture available or how the sheep are fed, the stocking rate, the general health and thrift of the sheep and other management considerations such as cropping and the time of lambing.
Ram Management, J Craig
Ram Management, J Craig
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
REALISING that good rams play an important role in flock improvement, the wise flock owner selects his rams after careful consideration of their breeding, type, production and fleece characters or potential meat-producing qualities.
Good ram management can have a major effect on lambing percentages. In this article Senior Veterinary Surgeon J. Craig outlines methods of achieving the best results from rams.