Key points of management of raising sheep in summer

Raising sheep has a very large breeding area in all parts of our country, and the breeding direction of sheep includes wool, mutton and so on, and its market demand is very large. When raising sheep, each season has a different management method. Especially after entering the summer, the temperature rises, which is very disadvantageous to the growth of sheep. So how to raise sheep in summer? The following editor brings you the management points of raising sheep in summer, let's have a look!

1. Proper shearing

Wool is a very good warm tool for sheep in winter, which can prevent body temperature from dropping and avoid consuming too much energy. However, in summer, it will hinder the heat dissipation of sheep, but affect the growth of sheep. Therefore, we should do a good job of shearing sheep before entering the summer, and control the time and methods according to the breed. The fluff on both sides should be cut off, but keep the fluff on the stomach to prevent catching cold. Do a good job of deworming after shearing, and then take a medicine bath to ensure that the sheep drink enough water before the medicine bath to prevent poisoning caused by thirst.

2. Trim sheep's hooves

The temperature in summer is very high, and it is also prone to high humidity, so sheep are extremely prone to diseases such as foot rot. Therefore, we should trim the sheep's hoof properly before entering the summer to reduce the incidence of hoof disease. First of all, soak the sheep's hoof soft, and then let the sheep lie on its side to fix the hock part of the leg. To prevent the sheep from messing up and affecting the hoof trimming work, the impurities and all kinds of rotting materials in the sheep hoof seams should be removed first. Then remove some excess hooves, do not over-trim, to prevent bleeding. If there is bleeding, then it should be dealt with in time to prevent wound infection. Trimmed sheep hooves should be smooth and regular to ensure the growth of sheep.

3. Temperature and humidity control

The environment of high temperature and humidity is easy to occur in summer, which will have a great impact on the appetite and health of sheep. Therefore, before summer comes, we should control the temperature and humidity in the sheep house and build a sunshade. If there are trees and other shelter, then there is no need to build it. Then the sheep shed can be painted white and use the characteristics of white to dissipate heat. Ensure good permeability in the sheep house and timely ventilation for convection. If the permeability is poor, you can install exhaust fans, water curtains and other cooling facilities to create a good growth environment for sheep.

4. Feeding management

After entering the summer, we also need to properly adjust the feeding amount and methods, in order to improve the food intake and digestion of sheep. Sheep's food intake usually decreases in summer, mainly because of temperature and humidity. Especially during the day, if the temperature is too high, the sheep may refuse to proceed. Therefore, in order to ensure the sheep's appetite, we have to adjust the feeding time to the morning and evening when it is not hot, and then increase the proportion of green feeding. It can not only improve palatability, but also enhance the anti-stress ability of sheep. Finally, it is necessary to ensure adequate drinking water to prevent heatstroke and other adverse phenomena.

The above is a brief introduction to the main points of sheep management in summer. When raising sheep in summer, we should also pay attention to the work of preventing mosquitoes and flies, which will not only disturb the growth of sheep, but also carry germs to spread diseases, so we should pay more attention to it. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. I hope it can help you all.