Lambing
Managing Triplets
Most ewes, especially those that have lambed before, can cope well with triplets and increase their maternal licking with the birth of each lamb. They will form a new bond with each lamb and appear to be able to count to at least three, as they will recognise when one lamb is not there.
Managing First Time Lambing Ewes
Inexperienced ewes have higher lamb mortality regardless of age at mating. This is because they are physiologically immature, they need to have given birth for everything to develop completely.
Emergency Feeding of Hill Ewes
Hill ewes are getting well through lambing, but with ewes leaner, a scarcity of grass, and low forage stocks, emergency feeding must be given to aid milk production and maintain condition of the ewe.
Remember the Rest of the Flock
Remember the rest of the flock albeit replacement ewe hoggs for gimmering, tups or cast ewes also need extra nutrition.
Coping With The Bad Weather
With the bad weather we are currently experiencing here are a few tips which could help you.
Respect The Lambing Site
Approximately two days before lambing, biological changes occur in the ewe triggered by the foetal lamb. These cause the ewe to show specific behaviors which are important for lamb survival including, isolation and shelter-seeking and birth site choice.
Turned in Eyelids
Entropion of lambs occurs with the turning in of one or both lower eyelids. It is a congenital disorder, meaning it is often present at birth.
Ewe Feeding For Colostrum Production and Quality
Colostrum quality is key to lamb survival and is quantified by the amount of gamma globulin present –these are the large molecules of protein that provide antibody protection.
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