Full Description
The Fourth Edition of Practical Lambing and Lamb Care offers a complete revision and update to this comprehensive and practical resource to all aspects of lambing and lamb care.
Offers a thoroughly revised edition of this practical guide to all aspects of lambing and lamb care
Presents an authoritative resource for anyone involved in the care of pregnant ewes and newborn lambs, especially sheep farmers and veterinarians
Written by leading authors in the field
Includes information on health problems, abortion, lambing management, obstetrics and much more
Contents
Preface to the Fourth Edition vii
1 General Lambing Management 1
2 Specific Causes of Lamb and Kid Mortality 37
3 Husbandry and Health Planning to Prepare for Lambing or Kidding: Ensuring Pregnancy in Ewes and Does 61
4 Husbandry and Health Planning to Prepare for Lambing: Nutritional Management of Pregnant Ewes and Does 87
5 Husbandry and Health Planning to Prepare for Lambing: Health Management of Pregnant Ewes and Does 101
6 Identifying Unwell Ewes and Lambs, Does and Kids 129
7 Legislation 139
Index 155
