Question

Write a short note on the routine work of a sheep station.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Give a small introduction.
• Explanation.

Solution:
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The routine work at the sheep stations involves:

Supervising: the sheep station needs to be supervised as there are threats from wild animals or wild dogs.

Crutching: The owner of the sheep stations invites trained people for the crutching and mating of the sheep. The crutching involves cleaning waste products from the sensitive part of the sheep.

Shearing: The most important routine work at the sheep station is the shearing of the sheep. Shearing involves trimming the wools of a sheep’s body.
Lamb Marking: sheep owners always check that sheep are not infected with maggots. The sheep which are infected will be identified and marked.

Fencing of stations: To protect the sheep from wild animals, the sheep owners always inspect the fencing. They grow certain crops so that the sheep can be fed properly.