sheep farming
Sheep farming made easy – Part 13: Layout of handling complexes and shearing sheds
During the shearing season, the shearing shed is a busy place. Frustration levels can easily run high when things don’t go according to plan. A farmer is therefore obliged to design the shearing complex with every possible factor in mind. We thank the ARC - Agricultural Engineering in South[...]
Sheep farming made easy
Zambia is a paradise for a wide variety of external parasites. Dipping your animals in this environment is crucial if you want to continue farming. We thank the ARC - Agricultural Engineering in South Africa for making their manual on sheep production and facilities available to the readers of[...]
Sheep farming made easy
Clearly defined pens for every purpose or operation makes farming so much easier and enjoyable. But keep in mind that animals staying in an enclosed area offer many challenges. It is sensible to place your animal pens downwind and in such a position in relation to the housing and[...]
Sheep farming made easy – Part 10: Handling systems
The sheep handling facility consists of ramps, pens and scales. A practical approach is the secret in designing the facility and even aspects such as sheep behaviour should be considered. This month we look at fixed, adaptable and mobile loading ramps. We thank the ARC Institute for Agricultural Engineering[...]
Sheep farming made easy
A suitable way to discuss feed storage methods is by way of descriptive illustrations. This month we give a visual representation of the methods of storing sheep feed, as well as feed distribution and provisioning. We thank the ARC Institute for Agricultural Engineering in South Africa for making their[...]