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2007/S03 Management Systems for Hardy Sheep Breeds in Pastoral Condition s

Project start date: 01 March 2008
Project end date: 31 January 2010
Publication date: 21 October 2010
Project status: Completed
Livestock species: Sheep
Relevant regions: South Australia
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Summary

Develop a management plan and protocols to successfully run hardy meat breed sheep under South Australian pastoral conditions.
Objectives: 
Develop sound management plans for running hardy sheep breeds in pastoral conditions to: 

Increase gross margin returns by from $15/Dry Sheep Equivalent (DSE) to $20/DSE. 

Achieve a return on capital invested (new fencing, new yards etc) of at least 8% per annum. 

 Ensure that rangeland health is maintained or improved by the different grazing of South African breeds (ie greater level of browsing).

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Project manager: Richard Apps
Primary researcher: Rural Directions