Benefits of confinement feeding and deferred grazing

S2E3 Benefits of confinement feeding and deferred grazing

6 March 202431:30

In this episode of the South-West WA Drought Hub’s Dry Season Resources podcast, host Shannon Beattie interviews Congellin farmer, Sandra Fowler, and Senior Field Veterinary Officer at the Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development, Anna Erikson.

They discuss the benefits of confinement feeding and deferred grazing during a dry season and things to consider when implementing this type of system.

Additional resources

Confined paddock feeding and feedlotting of sheep – DPIRD

Confinement Feeding Factsheet (PDF) – DPIRD

Supplementary feeding and feed budgeting for sheep – DPIRD

Research Report: In-depth drought lotting, site selection – Drought Info

Research Report: Confinement feeding – Drought Info

Managing sheep in drought lots (PDF) – Australian Wool Innovation

Managing breeding ewes in containment areas (PDF) – Meat & Livestock Australia

A guide to confinement feeding sheep and cattle in NSW (PDF) – NSW Government Local Land Services

 

Date Published

06/03/2024

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