Pneumonia
Pneumonia may be a major health problem among all ages and categories of sheep. It can be caused by a range of organisms and foreign bodies affecting the lungs. The combination of viral and bacterial microorganisms with an elevation in stress is the primary reason for acute pneumonia. Moisture and temperature extremes are major factors … Continue reading Pneumonia
Sheep Blue Tongue
Blue tongue is an insect-borne, viral, noncontagious disease that occurs in some areas of New Mexico. It’s transmitted from infected animals to prone sheep by the bites of a small insect commonly called a gnat. The disease normally happens from midsummer until frost. Early symptoms sometimes embrace excessive salivation, reddening of the lips and mouth, … Continue reading Sheep Blue Tongue
Can i keep sheep and goats together?
Goats and Sheep are a very common beginner animal when one is looking to get into raising livestock for the homestead. Wether you are raising livestock for meat, milk or wool/fiber, both goats and sheep have something to offer. Many people will begin their livestock venture with either a few goats or a few sheep … Continue reading Can i keep sheep and goats together?
Profit Machine: sheep farming
Sheep are quadrupedal, ruminant mammals typically kept as livestock. Generally, sheep indicates the mammal which is hollow-horned, typically gregarious ruminant related to the goats, but stockier and lacking a beard in the male; one long domesticated especially for its flesh and wool. Sheep Farm A sheep farm is a place that use to sell wool … Continue reading Profit Machine: sheep farming
The best profit of the desert: sheep farming
In the time when Woodrow Wilson was President of the United States he used sheep for grazing in the White House Lawn. They sold the wool to raise money for the Red Cross in World War 1. Over the years since ancient times to the modern days sheep has been a form of life for … Continue reading The best profit of the desert: sheep farming
Australia live sheep export industry
The live sheep export industry is an important industry to Australia, providing a vital market for sheep producers to sell their livestock to and underpinning the domestic sheep farming industry. The majority of sheep are exported from the port of Fremantle in Western Australia, with almost three quarters of Australian sheep exported from this port … Continue reading Australia live sheep export industry
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Treatment of Sheep and lambs
Treatment of foot rot Separate Separate sheep with foot rot and scald whenever sensible to reduce spread within the flock. Treat Inject with one long-acting dose of antibiotic (ensure the right dose, under-dosing delays recovery). Do not trim the hoof horn, this delays healing. Mark Mark affected leg of treated sheep. Record Date Ear tag … Continue reading Treatment of Sheep and lambs
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how to feed sheep
Sheep are some of the most rewarding animals to raise. There are several benefits you can gain, such as getting sheep milk, sheep skin, and of course the companion that sheep offer. More than anything else, raising sheep teaches you to become more responsible. As with any animal you need to raise, sheep require a … Continue reading how to feed sheep