Small ruminant nutrition

16 important questions on Small ruminant nutrition

What small ruminant species ovulated while mating?

Camelids

Of what species are there more farming systems in the Netherlands?

Sheep, but number of goat farmings is rising

What animal is kept more for hobby? Goat or sheep

Sheep, 20-40%. Goat only 8% hobby
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What makes Texel suitable for sheep?

No liver fluke

What is the human sheep consumption per capita?

1,4 kg mutton/lamb

What is the average yield of a female goat (doe)?

800-1300 kg

In what country are small ruminants the major livestock sector?

Greece, 300 000 families involved

What determines financial results for sheep farming?

Stocking rate and world market prices

What does stocking rate mean?

Number of animals on a certain amount of land over a period of time

What is an animal welfare issue in australia and new sea land for sheep?

No individual attention

What are the differences between Australia and NZ, concerning sheep?

Australia has more sheep, mainly merions breed, dry seasons
New sealand has mainly the romney (britisch breed), only 40 million sheep, good quality grazing

What does co-grazing mean and what are the advantages?

Multi-species grazing
returns per area are 25% higher

What species of small ruminants is less sensitive for tannins?

Goats

What species of small ruminants has better crude fiber digestibility in poor feeds?

Goats

What happens when underfeeding at the end of pregnancy?

Pregnancy toxemia (ketosis)

What is used 2-3 weeks before introduction to males, in small ruminants?

Flushing: adding extra nutrients

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