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What should we pay attention to when grazing cattle and sheep in New Zealand?
Ranch selection, feeding management, shepherd dog use, shepherd dog training.

1. Forage selection: New Zealand has a mild climate and lush pastures, which are suitable for planting high-quality pastures, such as alfalfa and Leymus chinensis. When selecting pasture, we should pay attention to its nutritional composition and quality to ensure that sheep can get enough nutrition.

2. Feeding management: In New Zealand, sheep are grazing freely, that is, they are allowed to graze on the grass themselves. Breeders need to clean sheep pens and grasslands regularly to keep the environment clean and hygienic. In addition, he should also pay attention to the health status of sheep and vaccinate them in time to prevent diseases.

3. Use of sheepdogs: Sheep in New Zealand will be equipped with special sheepdogs to help breeders drive and manage their flocks. The role of sheepdog is to improve the production efficiency and safety of sheep, and at the same time reduce the workload of breeders.

4. Shepherd training: Shepherd dogs in New Zealand need special training, including basic instructions, vigilance, chasing and so on. These trainings can not only improve the working efficiency of sheepdogs, but also enhance the interaction and trust with sheep.