Lambing Equipment Checklist – Are You Ready For Lambing To Start?
22 February 2022Lambing is one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year, being well prepared is essential for a successful lambing season. Make sure that your lambing kit is ready with these must have items.
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Lubricant | |
Lambing ropes and snare | |
Disposable gloves | |
Disinfectant | |
Steriliser e.g. Milton | |
Iodine (10% solution) and iodine cup | |
Prolapse harnesses / spoons / needle and thread | |
Thermometer | |
Colostrum - ideally a stock from single ewes | |
Container / bags for storing and freezing excess colostrum | |
Powdered milk | |
Stomach tubes, bottles and teats | |
Heat lamps and bulbs | |
Extension cable | |
Spray marker / tags | |
A warming box | |
Castration rings and pliers | |
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatories (prescribed by a vet) | |
Sterile needles and syringes of various sizes | |
Polythene lamb jackets | |
Waterproof jacket and trousers | |
Chalk / whiteboard to aid communication | |
Pen / paper / notebook |
Sarah Balfour, sarah.balfour@sac.co.uk
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