Discussion and suggestions on multi-layer vertical sheep farming technology

doi:10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20250109

Abstract

Abstract:

Due to the scarcity of land relative to population，multi-layer vertical farming of livestock and poultry has emerged as a development trend. However，multi-layer vertical farming of sheep is still in the exploratory stage，with limited reports available. Based on the practical context of Zhejiang Province，this paper analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of multi-layer vertical sheep farming，explores key aspects of multi-layer sheep house construction including structural safety，animal welfare，material handling，and digital integration，and proposes four recommendations：prudent decision-making，scientific design，standardized construction，and systematic summarization. These insights provide guidance for current efforts in constructing multi-layer sheep houses.

Key words: multi-layer vertical farming, sheep, discussion, suggestion

CLC Number:

S826

SONG Jia, HAN Qiang, JIANG Xiaoli, JIANG Yongjian, ZHOU Pengfei, JIANG Yongqing, WANG Haiqing. Discussion and suggestions on multi-layer vertical sheep farming technology[J]. Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences, 2026, 67(3): 794-798.

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