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LAMB PRODUCTION, DISEASES - Coggle Diagram
LAMB PRODUCTION
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FOOD
Gives animals source of energy to maintain organs, body temp
Structural material for building and maintaining body structure e.g. bones, wool
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Used to store chemical energy for growth and milk, wool, and other production.
6 main nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.
Ruminant animals’ diet: Feed on bulky, fibrous foods as they can break down cellulose
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TYPES OF FEEDING
Extensive displays a higher interest in sheep’s wellbeing and natural instincts which intensive lambing aims to produce the best quality of sheep for profit.
Feedlots achieve consistent supply of quality lambs with ideals and flexibility and confidence as to when they are sold however they are unable to have freedom to roam around and conduct natural behaviours.
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How Lamb/sheep is sold
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Promotion: ads and billboards used to promote lamb. Specific ad techniques (e.g. minimalism lamb in contrast with blank background) to idolise product.
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DISEASES
Bloat
Legumes contain natural foaming agents that will grow inside rumen and the foam traps gas trying to leave
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Sheep lice
Lice live at temp of 37 degrees Celsius and humidity of 70-90%. Extreme high temp fleece and very wet fleece will kill them
Sheep are prone to infestation of body, face, and foot lice
Barbers Pole worm
Blood sicking parasite found in abomasum (4th stomach). Causes pale gums, anaemia, loss of appetite and weight loss.
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