Farm layout
Consider breeding stock, lambing and kidding pens, youngstock, feeding routes, water and ventilation.
Feeding and premixes
Nutrition programmes differ by species and physiological stage. Sheep are particularly sensitive to excess copper, so sheep and goat mineral programmes must be selected separately.
Milking and cooling
Portable units, smaller or parallel parlours and milk cooling equipment are assessed against flock and herd size.
Hygiene and genetics
Udder hygiene, equipment cleaning, breeding selection and management advisory services may be considered.
Dairy and meat production
Dairy operations prioritise milking and milk quality; meat systems focus on breeding animals, lambing and kid growth.