Matters needing attention for grazing mutton sheep in summer

The forage resources in summer are very abundant, so it is also the key season for mutton sheep breeding. The breeding of mutton sheep in summer should pay attention to grazing so as to lay a good foundation for the breeding of mutton sheep in autumn and winter. However, in summer, because the weather is very hot, there are many things we need to pay attention to when we graze mutton sheep. So today, the editor brings you some notes on summer mutton sheep grazing. Let's take a look!

1. Grazing methods

The temperature in summer is very high, relatively hot, when grazing, we should pay attention not to let sheep gather in the pile, otherwise easy to get heatstroke, affecting eating. If you graze in summer, go out early and return to grazing early. Usually after the dew is dry, you can go for grazing, at 11-15:00. It is in the hottest phase of the day, so let the sheep rest in the pen. Graze properly again at about 7 o'clock in the evening, grazing on shady land with high shade.

2. Pay attention to heat dissipation

Because of the high temperature in summer, sheep are prone to heat stroke and other phenomena. Therefore, in order to ensure the healthy growth of sheep, we must do a good job of heat dissipation. At noon, when returning to grazing, we should pay attention to let the sheep have a proper rest in the shade and enjoy the cool, and then rush into the sheep barn. By the same token, when returning to grazing at night, let the sheep cool for a while and then enter the house. do not drive the sheep away, but let them walk slowly to avoid a rise in body temperature.

3. Pay attention to the wind and rain

The weather of wind and rain in summer is also more, and when sheep are grazing, if affected by wind and rain. Easy to hurt sheep, cold and other adverse phenomena. Fat gain will also be affected, so when we graze in summer, we must pay attention to observe the good weather. Can not be carried out in stormy days or thunderstorm days. And when grazing, it is best to carry fiber cloth that can cover the wind and rain to avoid sudden wind and rain weather.

4. Pay attention to supplementary feeding

After we come back from grazing every day, we should also pay attention to proper replenishment to provide sufficient salt and water for the sheep. It should be replenished at least twice a day, mainly with wheat bran, bean cake and other feed. In addition to supplementary feeding, we should also pay attention to replenishing salt water about 4 times a day. To ensure the quality of the water, clean enough to avoid affecting the intestines and stomach of the sheep. Finally, we should pay attention not to let the sheep eat and rest in the wet place, otherwise it is easy to appear bad phenomena such as rheumatism.

5. Environmental hygiene

After the sheep are returned to grazing, the range of movement that the sheep can move will become smaller. If we do not do a good job in environmental hygiene, it will easily lead to dampness and mess in the enclosure, and it will also have a great impact on the growth of sheep and lead to parasites and other diseases, so we must do a good job in the ventilation of the sheep house. The sheep house should not be wet and keep dry. Then it is necessary to ensure that the water and feed are clean enough and disinfect the sheep house and breeding equipment regularly.

The above is a brief introduction to the matters needing attention in summer mutton sheep grazing. Grazing in summer is very important, but it should not be carried out blindly. We should also do a good job in the prevention and control of diseases and insect pests to ensure the normal fat gain and growth of mutton sheep. That's all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. I hope it can help you all.