Sheep Farming

Overview & Synopsis

The resilience of animals is of decisive importance in all life functions. Several environmental factors, including the type and nutrient content of the feed, the feeding process, animal health, and breeding and environmental factors, influence this resilience. Of these, stress plays a prominent role, affecting all physiological functions, including resilience and production efficiency, the development of potential diseases, and even sperm quality, which is crucial for reproduction. One of the basic elements of stress is the feeding environment, which includes the potential for GHG reduction and the use of succulents and aquatic plants for nutrition. Within reproductive biology, semen production and quality, as well as the factors influencing it, are of essential importance, especially in the case of the use of artificial insemination. In addition to meat, milk, and wool, the usability of the skin is of fundamental importance, and together they determine the economics of production. The treatment and prevention of factors that influence skin quality (parasites, bacteria, viruses, nutrient deficiencies, etc.) are fundamental for economic utilization.