Table 1

Descriptive data of Norwegian sheep flocks in the present survey (n = 1378).

Mean Range 95% CI
Flock size 92.0 3–750 87.8–96.2
Most common month of turnout May
Most common month of housing October
n % 95% CI
Organic farming 154 11.2 9.6–13.0
Access to outdoor areas during indoor period 590 42.8 40.2–45.5
Access to wet/moist areas on pasture 1237 89.8 88.1–91.3
Type of floor at housing
 Slatted floor 832 60.4 55.7–63.0
 Solid floor 377 27.4 25.0–29.8
 Combination 169 12.3 10.6–14.1
 Total 1378 100
Mixed livestock at farm*
 Only sheep 675 49.8 46.3–51.7
 Cattle 366 26.6 24.2–29.0
 Horses 254 18.4 16.4–20.6
 Goats 63 4.6 3.5–5.8
 Other 220 16.0 14.1–18.0

*Possible to select several alternatives, thus total percentage exceeds 100%.

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