Abstract:

In order to improve the mechanization level of animal husbandry in Zhejiang Province, this study proposed that the integration of agricultural machinery and animal husbandry is an important principle for achieving mechanization of animal husbandry and a strategic choice for promoting high-quality and sustainable development of modern animal husbandry. Through the integration of agricultural machinery and characteristics of Hu sheep breeding, the main production links of Hu sheep, such as feed processing and feeding, environmental control, intelligent management, etc. have been mechanized, which could improve labor productivity, promote farmers’ income and high-quality development of the Hu sheep industry. The integration of agriculture and animal husbandry is an important measure to improve the mechanization level of animal husbandry.

Key words: mechanical strengthening of agriculture, integration of agricultural machinery and animal husbandry, mechanization of animal husbandry, Hu sheep