Tail docking is a common practice in sheep farming, particularly for lambs. It involves the removal of a portion of the lamb's tail for various reasons. In this blog post, we will delve into the basics of tail docking for...
April continues in the same way March finished. Lambs and Calve are still arriving. Calving will continue well into May, however April will usually see the end of the lambing towards the end of the month. Usually the month that...
March, especially for livestock farmers really gets busy. Its not just the cows now after they started calving at the end of February. The beginning of MArch is the start of the lambing season. This can be very time intensive...
If you are a first-time sheep owner, the thought of vaccinating your lambs may be daunting. Vaccination is a vital part of keeping your flock healthy, and knowing when and how to vaccinate your lambs is key. In this blog...
Mastitis in lambing ewes is one of the main reasons for premature culling, loss of udder function, and reduction in milk yield. If left untreated it can also cause death. Those high yield breeds such as Poll Dorest and Suffolk...
