LWMP 2201 Development of Sheep Feeding Systems

Description

Development of sheep feeding systems studies alternative sheep feeding systems and considerations for developing these systems. These considerations include labor requirements, equipment requirements, and cost. Feed processing and storage methods that can be integrated into these systems are also presented.

Management Credits

2

Topics to be Covered

1. Type of feeding and watering systems

2. Costs and benefits of each system

3. Advantages and disadvantages of each system

4. Identifying equipment needs and feed processing and storage systems

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe types of feeding systems.

2. Describe watering systems and equipment.

3. Determine costs of feeding systems.

4. Compare farm needs with cost/returns of each feeding, watering, and feed handling system.

5. Describe and compare feed processing, handling and storage methods.

6. Analyze advantages and disadvantages of various systems.

7. Identify equipment needs for feeding.

8. Determine the appropriate feeding system for a sheep operation.

9. Design a feeding system.