animal health and welfare
animal health and welfare
In New Zealand, Merino sheep are grazed on pasture and kept outside in ‘free range’ conditions throughout the year. Supplementary feed is provided during periods of slower pasture growth, in order to meet both the ‘maintenance’ nutritional requirements of the sheep and also to produce fibre of the highest quality.
REQUIRED COMPLIANCE
New Zealand Animal Welfare Act (1999)
Code of Recommendations and Minimum Standards for the Welfare of Sheep