Confinement Feeding- the benefits to your property

Confinement feeding areas (also referred to as ‘droughtlots’ or ‘Stock Containment Areas’), are purpose-built facilities used short-term production or maintenance ration feeding, generally used for dry-times.

Weed biosecurity and soil and land management benefits that result from confinement feeding:

• Weeds and pests from introduced feed can be monitored an managed easily
• Maintains paddock groundcover, reduces erosion and maximises rain infiltration
• Protects valuable pasture and soils asses, allowing for rapid recovery after rain

Economic benefits that result from confinement feeding:

• Reduces stock energy requirements by 8-15% (less walking for feed and water)
• Stock feeding is quicker and easier
• Stock health and weight can be easily monitored and managed
• The site can be used when pastures are affected by other emergencies such as fire and flood

More information about Confinement Feeding can be found on the websites below:

• Livestock Management Options Factsheet – Limestone Coast Landscape Board
• Confinement feeding stock – Department of Primary Industries
• Confinement feeding – MLA
• Drought Resources – AWI

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