Raw milk of sheep

CPC v2.1 Code: 02291

About raw milk of sheep

cpc code 02291 covers the production of raw milk from sheep. Sheep milk is a valuable agricultural commodity with a wide range of uses, from the production of traditional cheeses and yogurts to more specialized products like sheep's milk formula. As a key input for many dairy and food processing industries, the sheep milk sector plays an important role in the broader agricultural economy.

Production process

The production of raw sheep milk involves the regular milking of ewes, typically using automated or semi-automated milking equipment. Farmers carefully manage the health and nutrition of their sheep flocks to ensure high-quality milk yields. Milk is often chilled and stored on-site before being transported to processing facilities.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of raw sheep milk include the sheep themselves, specialized feed and forage, milking equipment, and facilities for housing and managing the flock. Farmers also rely on veterinary services to maintain the health of their animals. Additional inputs may include energy, water, and labor for the daily operations of the farm.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 02291 is raw sheep milk, which is then consumed or further processed by other industries. This may include the production of 02295 sheep milk cheese, 10511 pasteurized milk, and 10512 yogurt, among other dairy products. The byproducts of sheep milk production, such as whey, may also have commercial applications.

Family tree for raw milk of sheep

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0'>0: Agriculture, forestry and fishery products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/02'>02: Live animals and animal products (excluding meat)</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/022'>022: Raw milk</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0229'>0229: Other raw milk</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/02291'>02291: Raw milk of sheep</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/02292'>02292: Raw milk of goats</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/02293'>02293: Raw milk of camel</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/02299'>02299: Other raw milk n.e.c.</a>"]

    

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