A Manual of Lambing Techniques - Hardcover

Winter, Agnes C.; Hill, Cicely

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0852364075 ISBN 13: 9780852364079

Publisher: Farming Press Books and Videos, 1998

Synopsis

Lambing can be a challenging prospect whether it's your first or 31st season. This practical manual takes you through the period approaching, during and immediately after lambing. Advice is given on how to deal with a range of situations, including normal and malpresentations; the sick in-lamb ewe; abortion; pre- and post-lambing prolapses; the health of the newborn lamb; and problems and emergencies in the first few days.

About this title

About the Author:

Agnes Winter, BVSc, PhD, DSHP, MRCVS, is a lecturer at the University of Liverpool Veterinary School and is also a well-known sheep vet. She has received the George Hedley Award for outstanding services to the sheep industry. Cicely Hill has 25 years' sheep. keeping experience with flocks on a frequent larnbing system, lambing in batches throughout the year.

Synopsis:

This manual offers detailed guidance on what is required when dealing with a range of lambing and lambing-related problems. It shows both the common and the rare birth presentations, and provides a lamb health checklist. It is intended for practical use by busy people during lambing.

About this edition

• Publisher: Farming Press Books and Videos
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0852364075
• ISBN 13: 9780852364079
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 87
• Illustrator: Upton Jane