Stockmanship is an underrated gift Sheep farming and breeding maestro Gordon Levet discusses what it means to have the gift of stockmanship. However, they may have little or no practical experience, and know little of stockmanship skills. Farmers will often refer to another farmer or shepherd - male or female - as having great stockmanship skills, or conversely, is a poor stockman. - Putting pen to paper or studying an animal's production figures – and understanding their relevance – is not generally a stockman's forte. I could go on, as there are many other stock skills and pasture management abilities which a good stockman will possess.

Source: Stuff July 05, 2016 00:33 UTC