Technological level and epidemiological aspects of sheep husbandry in Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil.

The article presents a study which aimed to evaluate the most relevant sheep husbandry practices and determine the technological level of farms in Minas Gerais, Southeastern Brazil. Topics covered include technological status of farms in the sampling area which includes twelve mesoregions in Minas Gerais, Brazil, details relating to the sheep population in the sheep farms included in the sampling area, and the importance of regular technical assistance to ensure successful sheep farming.