What is the function of a sheep's tail? Analysis of the profit prospects of raising sheep in 2020

Sheep are a relatively common type of livestock. There are many breeds of sheep, and they are raised all over the world. The main breeds raised in China are sheep and goats. Sheep can be divided into those with a high meat yield and those with a high wool yield. Different breeds also differ in body size and appearance, but they all share one thing in common: they have relatively short, small tails. So what is the function of a sheep's tail? Can you make money raising sheep in 2020?

1. What is the function of a sheep's tail?

The tail of a sheep is very short, but you should not underestimate it: it can serve as a food store. In summer, when pasture grass is relatively lush, grazing sheep can generally eat their fill, and they will turn the extra nutrients beyond what their bodies need into fat and store it in their tails. When the grass withers and turns yellow in autumn and winter, they can rely on the fat stored in their tails to get through times of famine steadily. So it helps sheep get through the cold winter and the difficulty of finding food.

Now that sheep are raised in concentrated groups, they can generally eat abundant grass and feed, so this tail function is generally no longer needed. To a large extent, this shortens the time to fatten them for market, improves the quality of mutton, and increases the income of farmer friends.

2. Can you make money raising sheep in 2020?

Whether mutton can make money in 2020 must be looked at from several factors. You cannot draw a conclusion by looking at just one point, since farming is relatively risky.

1. Mutton price trends

From recent mutton price trends, we can see that mutton prices in various places are basically maintained at 35-55 yuan per jin, with certain differences in market prices among places. It is almost the end of the year, which is the peak season for eating mutton. Mutton prices have risen somewhat by comparison, but this is also a small rise on the premise of a large rise. It is expected that the mutton price trend will be good through January and February of next year.

2. It depends on the breed you raise

There are many breeds of sheep, and farmers should choose suitable breeds according to their own needs. In recent years, raising Dorper sheep or Boer goats has been relatively good. Try to choose these breeds that are relatively popular in the market, because market demand and the advantages of these breeds must be considered.

3. See whether there is a sales channel

Your sheep are of good quality and have a high meat yield, but what will you do if you cannot sell them? Before raising sheep, you must take sales channels into consideration. Generally, if there is a sales channel, you can still make money. Sheep are relatively tolerant of coarse feed, easy to raise, and have a low probability of illness. If your farming techniques are solid, then based on the current market situation, it is still relatively steady.

Of course, you may also encounter some unpredictable events, like this year's African swine fever. No one expected it to be so serious. Therefore, disease control must also be done well: keep the sheep shed sanitary and do a good job with vaccination and epidemic prevention to reduce losses.

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