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What is the best feed for sheep to improve wool quality?
Energy is the most important nutrient to promote wool growth. It is very important to understand your flock's mineral status as to improve wool quality in sheep, certain minerals are essential for supporting healthy wool growth, enhancing fiber quality, and preventing deficiencies that could negatively impact wool production. These are the key minerals we commonly identify are required to supplement to sheep for improved wool quality: Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Sulphur, Zinc, Cobalt, Selenium, Iodine, Manganese and depending on the region Copper.
Do sheep need supplements in addition to pasture?
Yes, while pasture provides a good base, supplements like mineral blocks or loose mixes are essential to address deficiencies. Techniques such as plant tissue testing or blood testing can help diagnose any mineral deficiencies to address. Mineral supplementation can then be customised to meet those specific needs.
Can lambs and adult sheep eat the same feed?
Lambs and adult sheep have different nutritional requirements. Lambs benefit from higher protein feeds for growth, while adult sheep require balanced nutrition for maintenance, reproduction, or wool production.