A producer’s guide to sheep husbandry practices
This guide provides up-to-date information on the best animal health and welfare practices for people working in the sheep industry.
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Pain relief
The use of pain relief while conducting routine husbandry practices is considered an expectation. Not only do producers need to consider pain relief products for their animals, but also alternative husbandry procedures and management practices.
This is a one-stop-shop of resources that outline best practice husbandry in sheep and beef cattle, as well as available products for pain relief, their costs, and when they’re suitable to use.
Best practice husbandry
A guide to best practice in beef cattle - Branding, castration and dehorning
This publication provides producers with practical, easy-to-follow advice on branding, castrating and dehorning. It is the result of extensive consultation with welfare organisations, agricultural colleges, veterinary schools, cattle industry bodies, pastoral companies and experienced cattle handlers.
