Practical sheep farming guidance from a seasoned handbook. This edition distills hands-on strategies for managing Merino flocks, breeding systems, and daily farm operations to help you raise healthier, more productive sheep.
Across chapters on breeding, lambing, marking, and flock care, the book emphasizes practical steps, safe handling, and cleanliness to reduce losses. It also covers common challenges like pest and predator management, pasture use, and efficient yarding and drafting practices.
- Step-by-step notes on lamb-marking, tailing, ear-marking, and early-care for newborns.
- Grounded advice on breeding plans, rations, and selecting stock for crossbreeding and export aims.
- Guidance on protecting flocks from predators, disease prevention, and in‑season management.
- Insights into fencing, yards, dipping, and other husbandry practices to improve efficiency and welfare.
Ideal for readers of practical farming handbooks and anyone responsible for a sheep flock seeking proven, field-tested techniques.