Feeding and Nutrition of ewes and lambs Flashcards
1
Q
Nutrient requirement of sheep (4)
A
- DM
- E as NEm
- Metabolizable protein (maint)
- Fibre
2
Q
Sheep: DM
A
2.5-6kg per 100kgBW which is about 3.5kg of feed
3
Q
Sheep: E as NEm
A
0.31MJ x BW to the power of 0.75
This determines the wool width
4
Q
Metabolisable protein (maint)
A
2.6 x W to the power of 0.75
This determines wool length
5
Q
Sheep: fibre
A
greater than or equal to 18% esp during lactation
6
Q
Flushing
A
Done 2-3 wks before mating to improve BC
Roughages + 0.2-0.4kg of conc
P for ovarian activity
Carotene
7
Q
Different rations (4)
A
- Silage 3-4% (I think this remains for all the types of diets)
- Growing ewes
- Common diet for pregnant ewes
- For breeding rams
- (for breeding lambs after weaning, from previous topic)
8
Q
Ration for grwoing ewes
A
Grazing and low conc
9
Q
Common diet for pregnant ewes
A
Summer: pasture + 0.5-1kg of hay per day
Winter: 2-3kg of haylage of grass + 1kg of hay
Post partum: pasture + 0.5-1kg of hay + 0.3-0.6kg of conc
10
Q
Ration for breeding rams
A
- Goal is to achieve a BCS of 3
- 2-3wks before mating incr conc to 1-1.5kg (oats)
- 1kg of moist feed
- 1 kg of hay
- 1 kg of pea straw
- 0.5 kg of conc
11
Q
Additives (4)
A
- Urea 46%
- Feed salt NaCl
- P
- Na Selenite
12
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