SHEEP

Drought lot feeding sheep requires careful planning

PRODUCERS across southern Australia have relied on drought lots for their sheep over winter and, with continuing dry conditions forecast, are now looking at extending their use.

 MLA has some handy tips for producers considering lot feeding sheep during the drought. Image Mark Saunders

MLA has some handy tips for producers considering lot feeding sheep during the drought. Image Mark Saunders

With rising input costs, Meat & Livestock Australia's project manager - Sheep Productivity, Joe Gebbels, said producers should make several important considerations before starting drought lot feeding....

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