Farm Appliances in a sheep and Goat farm

Feeders

The rectangular and hexagonal feeder has been developed with provision of feeding green roughages, straws as well as concentrates. The contamination of feed with faeces and urine is prevented. It has been possible to drastically reduce the wastage of all types of feed with use of these feeders. Feed racks can be used for this purpose, which can also minimize the feed wastage also.

Water troughs

Water troughs of 3-4cm in length per goat, when raised in groups are sufficient. The water tanks or troughs should be covered and require regular cleaning to prevent contaminated water. Water tanks with flat valves may be suitable for large-scale intensive goat production.

Chaff cutter

There are different types of chaff cutters available for cut the grass fodders. Hand operated and electrically operated are the two common types commercially available. Electrically operated chaff cutters vary in their voltage capacity and work capacity. They cut the fodders into small pieces and increase the feed intake by the animal and reduce the wastages. By cutting the fodders, the full stem part utilized as feed.

Ear Tags with applicator

These are the instruments used to making the identification of animals. Tags are mostly applied in the ear so that it can easy to apply and to identify the sheep and goats. Tag is the small piece of plastic, numbered in it and is available in different models.

Burdizzo castrator

This is the instrument used to make the animal sterile. By using this, 3-4 months old kids/lambs can be castrated.

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