Shelter and shade for grazing sheep: implications for animal welfare and production and for landscape health

Source:

Animal Production Science

Author(s):

David G. Masters
Dominique Blache
Amy L. Lockwood
Shane K. Maloney
Hayley C. Norman
Gordon Refshauge
Serina N. Hancock

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Additional Keywords:

shelter, shade

Abstract/Summary:

"Shade and shelter may provide protection from cold and heat stress, a source of feed during prolonged or seasonal drought, speci c essential nutrients, increased pasture and crop production and improved landscape health."