Tool 9.9 Determining when to class
Determining when to class your flock requires considerations of a number of operational activities and the timing of these activities. Complete the timings below for when you typically undertake these activities.
When is your flystrike risk period/s: _______________________
When are you shearing: _______________________
When are you crutching: _______________________
When are you joining: _______________________
When are you lambing: _______________________
When you sell lambs: _______________________
When you sell restocker sheep: _______________________
When will you class: _______________________
Transfer this information to your annual management calendar and check the timings of your other activities to make sure these align.
You can download an annual mangement calendar from tool 9.11.
Source: Adapted from AWI ClassiFly