How can solar graziers develop flock health plans that support animal welfare, operational success, and long-term flock performance?

Our new Guide to Developing a Flock Health Management Plan for a Solar Grazing System outlines flock health fundamentals and best practices for producers managing sheep on solar sites. The guide is designed to help graziers work with their veterinarians under a Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) to evaluate and strengthen their flock health management approach.

The guide is not intended to serve as a regulatory standard or prescribe a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, it provides a framework of key considerations spanning site-specific risk management, nutrition and water management, preventive health care, biosecurity, animal handling, veterinary oversight, record-keeping, employee training, and emergency preparedness.

Whether you are developing a new flock health plan or reviewing existing management practices, this resource offers practical guidance to help identify opportunities for improvement while accounting for the unique conditions of solar grazing systems. It is intended to support communication and collaboration between graziers, veterinarians, and solar site stakeholders as they work together to maintain healthy, productive flocks.

You can read and download the Guide to Developing a Flock Health Management Plan for a Solar Grazing System below: