Healthy sheep are the foundation of a successful solar grazing operation. But grazing sheep on solar sites comes with some unique disease-prevention challenges.
Our new fact sheet, Best Practices: Disease Prevention for Solar Grazing Sheep, explores practical strategies to help graziers identify and manage these risks before they become bigger problems.
The fact sheet covers solar-specific concerns, including parasite loads, foot health, nutrition, heat stress, predators, and biosecurity—along with practical steps graziers can take to reduce risk. This includes monitoring parasite burdens, managing high-traffic areas, maintaining clean equipment when moving between sites, and working with a veterinarian to develop a disease prevention plan.
Good disease prevention supports healthy flocks, productive grazing operations, and strong partnerships with solar site owners. A little planning today can go a long way toward keeping your flock healthy tomorrow.
You can read and download Best Practices: Disease Prevention for Solar Grazing Sheep below: