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
Table of 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
