VMD 511: Animal Welfare, Ethics and Jurisprudence (2+0)

WATER, FOOD AND AIR

• Sheep need fresh water from troughs or ponds, except in some countries, such as New Zealand, where there is enough moisture in the grass to satisfy this requirements.
• They are usually given feed twice a day from troughs or are allowed to graze in a pasture.
• Sheep are most comfortable when the temperature is moderate, so fans may be needed for fresh air if sheep are kept in barns during hot weather. In Australia, sheep in pasture are often subjected to temperatures of 40 °C (104 °F) and higher without deleterious effects.