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Sheep Farming Glossary
Intro
A practical glossary of sheep farming and flock management terms, with links to calculators, templates and HerdDeck workflows.
Terms
ADG — Average Daily Gain
The average weight gained per day over a period. Related: Average Daily Gain Calculator.
FCR — Feed Conversion Ratio
The amount of feed used to produce one unit of weight gain. Related: Feed Conversion Ratio Calculator.
Stocking Rate
The number of animals a land area can support over a period. Related: Stocking Rate Calculator.
Livestock Unit
A standardized way to compare animal classes for grazing or regulatory planning. Related: Livestock Unit Calculator.
Lambing Interval
The time between lambings for a ewe.
Weaning Weight
The lamb's weight at weaning.
Market Weight
The target weight for sale or finishing.
Pedigree
Parentage and family-line context used in breeding and sale decisions.
Break-even Price
The sale price needed to cover costs. Related: Lamb Profit Calculator.
Feed Stock
Feed inventory available on the farm.
CTA
Use the glossary to understand terms, then use HerdDeck to record and connect the data behind them.