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Question 1

What is the recommended illumination for sheep?

Answer 1

• Physiological = 20-30lux

Question 2

What are the coefficient of illumination for sheep?

Answer 2

• 1:15
• 1:12 Physiological demands
• 1:10 Working illumination

Question 3

Sheep housing should provide?

Answer 3

Do not require elaborate housing

1. Protection from cold, rain and good ventilation
2. Adequate housing space
3. Shade in the summer
4. Well drained lots
5. Security from predators
6. Storage for feed, bedding and equipment
7. Working area for shearing, lambing and treatment for sick animals
8. Facility for sheep dipping and disinfection of hoofs

Question 4

Ventilation in sheep housing?

Answer 4

• Naturally ventilates cold housing is preferable
• Better to over ventilate than under ventilate

Question 5

What is the recommended solid floor space for sheep/goats?

Answer 5

• Lamb/Kid = 0.4-0.5m²
• Ewe/Doe (35kg) = 0.8m²
• Ewe/Doe (50kg) = 1.1m²
• Ewe/Doe (70kg) = 1.4m²
• Ram/Buck = 3.0m²

Question 6

What is the recommended slatted floor space for sheep/goats?

Answer 6

• Lamb/Kid = 0.3-0.4m²
• Ewe/Doe (35kg) = 0.7m²
• Ewe/Doe (50kg) = 0.9m²
• Ewe/Doe (70kg) = 1.1m²
• Ram/Buck = 2.5m²

Question 7

What is the recommended open yard space for sheep/goats?

Answer 7

• Ewe/Doe (35kg) = 2m²
• Ewe/Doe (50kg) = 2.5m²
• Ewe/Doe (70kg) = 3m²

Question 8

What is the recommended trough space for sheep/goats?

Answer 8

• Lamb/Kid = 0.25-0.30m²
• Ewe/Doe (35kg) = 0.35m²
• Ewe/Doe (50kg) = 0.40m²
• Ewe/Doe (70kg) = 0.45m²
• Ram/Buck = 0.50m²

Question 9

Slotted floor in sheep housing measurement of gaps and slats?

Answer 9

• Gaps = 1.5cm
• Slats = 4.5-5cm

Question 10

Pregnant ewes should be kept in groups of?

Answer 10

• Less than 50