Monday, March 1, 2010

Research on breeding lambs

Sheep farming is primarily based on raising lambs for meat, or raising sheep for wool. Sheep may also be raised for milk. Some farmers are specialised in breeding seep to sell to others.
Today I will be concertrating on breeding lamb as food..........
Let's see the methods>>>
-Animal care
Sheep are kept in pens, paddocks or in barns. In cold seasons, the lambs may need shelter if they are freshly shorn as they are vulnerable in these condition. Farmers also work with nutritionist and vertinarians to keep the sheep healthy. Newborn lambs are vaccinated. During the weaning period, lambs are vulnerable to deadly diseases. Sheep feed on grains, hay and grasses. Sheep are comfortable in moderate temperature, sometimes fans may be needed in barns.

-Lifecycle
Ewe's are pregnant for five months before giving birth and may have up to 3 lambs. Lambs are weaned at three months. Sheep groww fully at 2 months and can weigh up to 125kg.

-the lamb in "The Lamb to The Slaughter"
The lamb in this short story was different compared to today's lamb which is wrapped in plastic.
The lamb in the story was huge and it is the entire leg of the slaughtered lamb. Guessing, it can be up to 4-6kg.Today's lamb are partially cut, and less bones aee included.

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