 Dry Sheep Equivalent

Dry Sheep Equivalent (DSE) is a standard unit frequently used in Australia to compare the feed requirements of different classes of stock or to assess the carrying capacity and potential productivity of a given farm or area of grazing land.The unit represents the amount of feed required by a two-year-old, 45 kg (some sources state 50 kg) Merino sheep ( or , non-pregnant ewe) to maintain its weight.