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Something's Been Killing My Sheep - But What?
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233123 |
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Something's Been Killing My Sheep - But What? |
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http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/sheep/facts/coydog2.htm |
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The purpose of this factsheet is to aid producers and livestock evaluators in distinguishing between losses caused by predators and non-predator causes. If predation is the cause of death then it is particularly important to identify the species responsible so additional control measures can be implemented to minimize future losses. Heavy emphasis is placed on distinguishing between coyote predation and dog predation, since they collectively account for almost all predator related losses in Ontario flocks. |
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Agriculture and Forestry > Livestock > Sheep > Management |
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Jul 19, 2006 |
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Something's Been Killing My Sheep - But What?
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The purpose of this factsheet is to aid producers and livestock evaluators in distinguishing between losses caused by predators and non-predator causes. If predation is the cause of death then it is particularly important to identify the species responsible so additional control measures can be implemented to minimize future losses. Heavy emphasis is placed on distinguishing between coyote predation and dog predation, since they collectively account for almost all predator related losses in Ontario flocks.
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Wintering the Ewe Flock
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With the cessation of pasture growth, more inputs of labor, management and harvested feedstuffs are required for the ewe flock. Actually, the winter period and nutrient needs of the flock may be as much a function of when a producer lambs as what the weather is.
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