Wool/Sheep/Lamb Flashcards
What is native pasture?
Native pastures are simply grazing environments that are usually dominated by native grasses and may occur as grasslands or woodlands
What are the benefits and disadvantages of native pasture?
Dis: can not carry much stock
Beni: Will persist in adverse conditions
What is Improved pasture?
Improved pasture may consist of an introduced grass, an introduced legume or a mixture of both, sown on cleared land in a well-prepared seedbed.
What are the benefits and disadvantages of native pasture?
Dis: Higher management costs, and establishment costs
Beni: Higher nutrient level, can cope with increased grazing pressure
What is cell grazing/strip grazing?
Cell grazing is year live stock is moved every 1 to 3 days, where small areas of a paddock are sectioned off. This means that there is always fresh pasture and the pasture is able to recover quickly. However the cost of establishment and management is high.
What is set stocking?
Set stocking is when appropriate amount of stock is set in a paddock and is kept there all year round, there is a lower management cost however the soil and pasture quality is harder to manage.
What is rotational grazing?
Rotational grazing is when stock is moved around more regularly, allows you to manage the quality of pasture. High management and setup cost
What is the DSE
Dry Sheep Equivalent, 1 DSE= 1 45kg merino wether needs to maintain weight
What are the roles involved in wool handling
Board person, pick up, roller, pen up, presser
Describe the ruminant digestive system
Ruminant stomachs have four compartments: the rumen, the reticulum, the omasum and the abomasum.
How do you manage sheep lice on your farm, agist and in the saleyard?
pour on a backline treatment, shearing, dipping short wool
How do you manage foot rot on your farm, agist and in the saleyard?
foot bath, antibiotic treatment
