Ontario Sheep Farming: Insights from Dr Mark Ferguson

2024-11-10

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Sophie and Ferg catch up about Ferg’s recent trip to Ontario, Canada, where he visited 14 different sheep farming enterprises on his 10-day trip with Ontario Sheep Farmers. Highlights:- The differences in production systems, compared with New Zealand and Australia - Feeding strategies- Lambing systems- Health challenges- Market dynamics- The potential for genetic improvements in sheep breedingHead Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited. We help...

Sophie and Ferg catch up about Ferg’s recent trip to Ontario, Canada, where he visited 14 different sheep farming enterprises on his 10-day trip with Ontario Sheep Farmers.

Highlights:

- The differences in production systems, compared with New Zealand and Australia

- Feeding strategies

- Lambing systems

- Health challenges

- Market dynamics

- The potential for genetic improvements in sheep breeding

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