Animals/Livestock/Pets

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Running a Small Flock of Sheep ~ by Hinton, David G Running a Small Flock of Sheep uses a step-by-step approach and has been written for small-scale sheep farmers and inexperienced people considering a rural life-style change. It will prepare the reader for each procedure and event on a sheep farm. The book begins with an introduction to the basic principles and procedures of sheep farming and the economics and required farm infrastructure for different sheep enterprises. There are chapters on handling techniques, the obligations of owners, and laws and regulations covering the welfare of sheep. The remainder of the text deals with sheep husbandry including health and nutrition, condition scoring, breeding, lamb care and weaner management. There are separate chapters on wool production and prime lamb production. The final chapter covers the diagnosis, control and prevention of sheep diseases. This reliable and understandable guide provides all the information anyone needs to make the right choices in successfully managing a small flock of sheep, whether you're running a single pet or several hundred sheep for prime lamb, wool or dual purpose. Features Easy-to-read and assumes no prior farming knowledge Practical information on all the sheep farm procedures Well illustrated with explanatory photographs of breeds, tools and procedures Contents Introduction Sheep in Australia Sheep enterprises Choosing a sheep enterprise Breeds Economics – costs and returns Sheep farm resources and infrastructure Responsibilities of sheep owners Meet a sheep – facts, figures and features Working with sheep Fat scoring Management operations Grazing and pasture management Feeding supplements Breeding sheep Lamb care Weaner management Wool sheep production Prime lamb production Harvesting and marketing wool Buying and selling sheep Diseases of sheep Appendices Information and further reading Author Information David G. Hinton has spent most of his 36-year career working with farmers as an Animal Health Officer with the Department of Agriculture / Primary Industries in central Victoria. His chief aim has always been to empower producers with training and education so that they can confidently manage situations in their own flocks and herds. He has had extensive involvement in training courses for both established graziers and new farmers and has written numerous articles, government reports, information sheets and books.