Directory: Animals: Sheep (123)   Categories Coloured Wool (1) Feeding (5) Feral Breeds (11) Health and Disease (27) Lambing (8) Mating (6) Meat & Wool Breeds (21) Meat Breeds (23) Milking Breeds (4) Wool Breeds (5) Yards (6)   Articles Code of recommendations and minimum standards for the welfare of Sheep This Code complements legislation and outlines the minimum standards acceptable for the welfare of sheep. A practical guide to encourage the highest standards of sheep husbandry. Sheep handling Sheep are usually not aggressive towards people, although rams may butt during the breeding season. It is more often incorrect lifting techniques which cause injury to farmers. Buying replacement ewes Australian article covers wool quality and lamb returns, death rates, ewe values and disease aspects at different ages. Feedlotting lambs Feedlotting is a management strategy that can achieve consistent quality lamb to meet market weight and fat scores. It also maintains production with low pasture availability, or to achieve rapid growth when feed prices are low.   Books Small-scale Sheep Keeping by Jeremy Hunt. The popularity of rare breeds and growing interest in sheep on a few acres requires a thorough understanding of sheep management. This book encourages and advises by setting out the principles of good husbandry based on experience. Sheep Raiser's Manual by William K. Kruesi. Information on profitable sheep production in America. Has a section on breed selection. Does not cover disease and animal health. Current Weather Warnings | Bookmark this page | Suggest a listing | Advertise on this page | Our Philosophy This page was last updated on 03 Jan 2010 All content and images copyright © 2010 Small Kiwi Farms New Zealand. Copyright of linked pages is retained by their owners. Small Kiwi Farms New Zealand is unable to give any assurance regarding the accuracy of this information.