A Complete Analysis of the Key Points of Sheep Raising and Fattening Techniques
Sheep are gentle, timid and easy to tame. They are now raised all over the world, have strong adaptability to the environment and strong stress resistance, and are deeply loved by farmers. In order to raise sheep well and maximize economic benefits, many farmers adopt fattening techniques. Let's take a look at sheep fattening techniques on Qinnong Web below.
1. Sheep shed preparation
The sheep shed used for fattening needs good ventilation conditions, the ground must be kept dry and clean, and it must be warm in winter and cool in summer to prevent temperature changes caused by seasonal changes from affecting sheep fattening. Straw bedding must be spread well on the ground of the sheep shed. In addition, the sheep shed must be spacious and bright, so that each sheep has enough space to move, rest and lie down. Enough feed troughs must also be prepared, and the length of the feed troughs should match the number of sheep. Generally, the length is 50cm for adult sheep and 30cm for lambs.
2. Management before fattening
Before fattening, epidemic prevention measures must be done well first. When the sheep enter the fattening sheep shed, they must first undergo isolation and observation for as long as half a month. Only after they are confirmed healthy are they put into the sheep shed for fattening. During fattening, they are raised in groups according to age, sex, body size, physical strength and other conditions. In addition, for fattening rams, whether to castrate them can be considered according to their breed and age. Generally, castrated rams grow faster, and their meat does not have that muttony smell, so they are more popular on the market.
3. Feeding methods
Before feeding, preparing sufficient forage and feed is the foundation of fattening. Generally, each sheep needs 2kg of forage per day during fattening, or 5 kg of silage, and 0.4 kg of mixed concentrate. When feeding, the amount fed should be determined according to the sheep's feed intake; feed as much as they eat, and never feed too much. First, it wastes feed; second, it prevents the sheep from overeating, which can cause indigestion and gastrointestinal problems and is not conducive to the growth of the sheep. When feeding, an appropriate amount of salt can be added to the feed, which can promote the sheep's appetite, increase feed intake and help them gain fat quickly. During fattening, do not implant into the sheep's body or add prohibited drugs such as sedatives and hormones to the feed. If drugs are used in the later stage of fattening, the withdrawal period must be strictly implemented. Only after the withdrawal period has passed can they be sent to the market. During fattening, in addition to sufficient feed, enough clean drinking water must also be ensured. Sheep drinking more water can promote digestion and reduce gastrointestinal diseases. In summer, drinking water should be protected from the sun and changed frequently to avoid deterioration and contamination; in winter, it needs to be protected from freezing.
4. Fattening season
Only by mastering the fattening time well can economic returns be increased. Otherwise, even if fattening is successful and the sheep are sent to the market, if the market is sluggish, money still cannot be made. Winter and the Spring Festival period are the peak sales period for mutton each year. At this time, market demand is huge and prices are good, so sending sheep to the market in winter is the best time. Therefore, fattening in autumn is the best time. The autumn climate is mild, and pasture and crop straw can provide a large source of feed.
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