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www.iaritoppers.in Whatsapp : +91-9694095242 Page | 4 Different systems of Sheep and Goat rearing: 1. Extensive System:  Grazing the sheep and goat in the entire pasture and leaving them there for the whole season is the extensive system of rearing.  In this method feed cost is very much reduced.  It is not conducive to make the best use of the whole grasses. So we can preferably practice the rotational grazing method. Rotational grazing method:  Rotational grazing should be practiced under which the pasture land should be divided by temporary fences into several sections.  The animals are then moved from one section to another section. By the time the entire pasture is grazed, the first section will have sufficient grass cover to provide second grazing.  Parasitic infestations can be controlled to a great extent.  Further, it helps to provide quality fodder for most part of the year.  Under this system, it is advisable to graze the lambs first on a section and then bring in ewes to finish up the feed left by the lambs. 2. Semi-intensive system:  Semi-intensive system of sheep / goat production is an intermediate compromise between extensive and intensive system followed in some flocks having limited grazing.  It involves extensive management but usually with controlled grazing of fenced pasture.  It consists of provision of stall feeding, shelter at night under shed and 3 to 5 hour daily grazing and browsing on pasture and range.  In this method, the feed cost is somewhat increased. This system has the advantage of:  Meeting the nutrient requirement both from grazing and stall feeding.  Managing medium to large flock of 50 to 350 heads and above. 3. Intensive system-(zero grazing-system):  It is a system in which sheep goats are continuously kept under housing in confinement with limited access in which they are stall fed.  Intensive operation of medium sized herd of 50 to 250 heads or more oriented towards commercial milk production goes well with this system particularly of dairy goats.