Chapter Six Flashcards
What are the 3 key drivers of profit in sheep production?
Give 4 physical production factors which can be used to measure the performance of a sheep flock.
How many sheep are approximately in 1 livestock unit?
4 or 5? Ask somebody on the day
Give 3 benefits to keeping a profit monitor for your sheep enterprise.
The Sheep Welfare Scheme has led to improved sheep welfare through targeted intervention actions in many areas. List 4 of these areas.
Understand and be able to work out the Litter size - Lambing % - Weaning % - Mortality % with given figures in the exam.
Outline the aims the sheep welfare scheme has set out to achieve and how it has planned to meet these aims.
The physical performance of your sheep flock plays a critical role in determining whether you make a profit or a loss on your sheep enterprise. Discuss in detail any 5 physical performance indicators and explain how a farmer could improve them to reach industry targets.
