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Healthy Sheep Naturally ~ by Coleby, Pat

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Healthy Sheep Naturally ~ by Coleby, Pat

2ND EDITION

This is a comprehensive guide for all breeders of sheep, whether for wool, meat or milk.

It provides essential information for organic and conventional farmers. The book is based on Pat Coleby's broad experience as a commercial farmer and takes a natural approach to husbandry.

The original edition has been expanded significantly in the areas of breeding for finer wool and meat, land management, sheep management, and treatment of health problems.

These are important changes as they take into account recent trends in the sheep industry.

The book covers:

  • Origins and history of sheep in Australia
  • Breeds of sheep
  • Wool, meat and milk production
  • Sharlee (shedded) sheep
  • Feeding requirements
  • Poisonous plants and fodder trees
  • Land management
  • Management of sheep
  • Minerals and vitamins
  • Herbal, homeopathic and natural remedies
  • Health problems
  • Worms: another strategy

Softcover, 184p
318 grams