Farms: Virtual Farm Tour - Large, intensive flock production model

Precision flock management is a system of incorporating all the different components of managing a flock into an integrated unit where all the pieces work together better. Key features include: collecting and analyzing data for decision-making; setting simple targets to improve flock productivity and to reduce waste; and focusing on strengthening the most profitable areas of the operation. As traditional lamb production in western Canada struggles to cope with increasing competition for resources and increasing costs producers are looking for new models. Join Pat Smith on this virtual farm tour of his Manitoba, Canada operation. The operation in this video is an example of a 'top performing' flock that has taken time to fine-tune the management of a large, intensive lamb production unit. While Pat's model may not fit your specific circumstances, it will definitely to give you something to think about.