What are the key points of mutton sheep fattening technology? Explained clearly in one article
Mutton sheep farming is very common in China, because the market demand for mutton is very large, so mutton sheep farming is still very popular. When raising mutton sheep, the fattening of mutton sheep is certainly a issue that everyone pays close attention to. So when we raise mutton sheep, how should we do a good job in fattening mutton sheep? Today the editor brings you the key points of mutton sheep fattening technology. Below the editor will briefly introduce them to you. Let's take a look together!
1. Lamb production season
When raising mutton sheep, we should pay attention to the lamb production season. It is best to mainly adopt the production system of fattening in the same year, ensuring that the fattened lambs are ready for market before the New Year each year. In this way, the economic benefits are still very considerable. Moreover, it can not only meet market demand, but also take into account changes in forage supply. At the same time, in order to ensure the fattening time of lambs, the lambing time is best in early spring each year. In this way, if the lambs are raised until the end of the year, their body weight can reach about 70 jin, and may be even higher. And if the lambing time is concentrated, it is also very favorable for fattening management.
2. Suitable weaning time
When weaning lambs, normal weaning should be ensured within a suitable time. That is, weaning should be carried out when the lambs are about 3-4 months old. If the body size is relatively large, then the weaning time can be advanced. On the contrary, if the constitution is poor, then the weaning time should be appropriately extended. During the lactation period of lambs, the normal development of the lambs should be ensured. Because the fattening ability of lambs is directly related to their weaning time. After weaning, the lambs should be castrated in time, and then the work of medicated bathing and deworming should be done well. According to the body weight and body size of the lambs, the management work of separate grouping, grazing and supplementary feeding should be done well.
3. Fattening time
Fattening time is also very important for the fattening effect of mutton sheep. The ideal fattening time for lambs should generally be around autumn, because the climate environment, temperature and so on at this time are very suitable for the growth of lambs. If the fattening time is too late, then the temperature gradually drops, the lambs consume too much, resulting in hindered weight gain. Moreover, the forage resources in autumn are still relatively abundant, and there are also relatively many agricultural by-products, because this can provide sufficient feed supply for lamb fattening. Usually at the beginning of October, an appropriate amount of mixed concentrate should be added. However, the fattening time should not be too early either. If the fattening period is too long, then the feeding period will be shortened, affecting the market weight.
4. Grazing and supplementary feeding
The daily grazing time of mutton sheep should be maintained at least about 8 hours, to increase the feed intake of lambs and promote their growth and development. And every day after grazing and returning to the sheep pen, supplementary feeding should also be done well, and the supplementary feed should mainly be roughage. Because the gastrointestinal capacity of sheep is relatively large, and their digestive ability is also relatively strong. So even if they eat a large amount of forage during grazing, they will still be hungry at night. Their supplementary feed should be kept at a fixed amount, and increased appropriately as the daily age of the mutton sheep grows. Then in the two months before market, it is the period of concentrated fattening. At this time, supplementary feeding should be the focus, and mixed concentrate should be increased. In winter, the amount of roughage fed should also be appropriately increased.
The above is a brief introduction to the key points of mutton sheep fattening technology. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!