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Millions of lambs and ewes die each year during the lambing season. The reasons behind this high level of perinatal mortality are not easily explained and problems that do arise may be difficult to predict. This fully revised new edition of Practical Lambing and Lamb Care attempts to unravel this complex subject by providing practical guidance and information on all aspects of lambing and lamb care. It covers the major diseases and problems in lambs, from poisoning to foot and mouth disease, and includes chapters on the health of the ewe (including abortion issues), preventative methods, lambing techniques and also considers animal welfare issues. A first aid manual for all sheep farmers and veterinary students, with essential information on improving lamb mortality and avoiding stress at lambing time New material on zoonotic infections, handling and storage of drugs, flock health plans, and considerations for organic producers Lots of colour photographs to aid in the diagnosis, treatment and management of disease
Practical Sheep Keeping explains everything you need to know to manage sheep and keep them healthy. Aimed particularly at the keeper of the small flock - say around thirty ewes - the principles nevertheless apply to flocks of all sizes. From choosing and buying, through housing, feeding and routine management, to breeding and lambing, Kim Cardell offers sound advice based on many years' experience. Contents include: Where to begin; Fencing, shelter and housing; Moving, handling and transport; Breeding and genetics; Nutrition.Grassland and crops; Wool and shearing; Keeping the flock healthy; Lambing and lamb rearing; Marketing and business. A comprehensive guide to sheep keeping aimed at sheep farmers and potential sheep farmers, especially on a smaller scale. Gives sound advice on how to manage sheep and how to keep them healthy. Fully illustrated with over 120 black & white photographs and diagrams. Kim Cardell is an experienced sheep keeper, farming journalist and past editor of The Sheep Farmer.
Die 4. Auflage von Practical Lambing and Lamb Care ist eine vollständige Überarbeitung und Aktualisierung dieses umfassenden und praxisorientierten Referenwerks zu Ablammung und Behandlung von Lämmern. - Gründlich überarbeitete Neuauflage dieses Praktikerhandbuchs mit allem Wissenswerten zu Ablammung und Behandlung von Lämmern. - Fundiertes Referenzwerks zur Behandlung von trächtigen Mutterschafen, neugeborenen Lämmern, richtet sich insbesondere an Schafzüchter und Veterinärmediziner. - Geschrieben von führenden Fachexperten. - Erläutert gesundheitliche Probleme, Abort, Management beim Ablammen, Geburtshilfe u.v.m.
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