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Sheep

  • The importance of being prepared for lambing.
    25/02/2013
    Launceston and Okehampton based vet Lesley Bingham BVM&S MRCVS discusses the importance of being prepared for lambing...
  • Clostridial disease in Lambs
    16/01/2013
    Assuming lambing season goes without too many problems and that your lambing percentage was good...
  • Sheep Newes Winter 2012
    01/11/2012
    Whole flock health by Erin Caswell BVet Med MRCVS and an article on the Schmallenberg Virus latest update...
  • Diarrhoea in lambs
    26/04/2012
    Diarrhoea is caused by a number of agents leading to excessive fluid in the gut...
  • Winter is only just around the corner!
    07/11/2011
    In this copy of Sheep Newes we will be looking at issues that could affect your flock over the coming autumn and winter months...
  • Feed ‘em right this year
    10/12/2010
    As the evenings draw in most ewes will have gone to the tup now and we’re starting to think in terms of getting ready for lambing time...
  • Preparation for Lambing
    20/11/2010
    Careful preparation for lambing is paramount to maintain high levels of welfare for pregnant and lambing ewes as well as their newborn lambs...
  • Face up to foot rot!
    01/05/2010
    Foot rot remains a big issue in many Westpoint flocks - The highest risk is to open flocks even if you are bringing in only rams or some store lambs, but even closed flocks can have foot rot problems...
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