Abstract
The grazing behaviour and herbage intake of sheep grazing at four stocking rates were recorded before and after shearing in winter in Southern Australia. Following shearing, grazing time was reduced but intake of organic matter per hour increased at all stocking rates even though the amount of feed available was very low at the highest stocking rate. Energy balance was maintained at the three lowest stocking rates. At the highest stocking rate, the sheep were in poor condition and spent more time sheltering; time spent grazing was greatly reduced, energy balance was not maintained and 40% of the sheep died.
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