Trained Sheep Grazing Vineyard Floor

Aversion Training

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Morgan Doran | 2010 | 4 pages
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According to researchers, training sheep to have a food aversion is a simple process. However, there are important steps to follow to improve the strength of the aversion. This fact sheet describes the aversion training process. The project focused on grazing sheep in vineyards for weed control.

The Dosage Determination Factsheet describes how to find the correct dose of LiCl for the aversion training process. The project focused on grazing sheep in vineyards for weed control. 

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This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.