Lambing Techniques

The preparation involved in readiness for lambing season is invaluable. Aiming at reduced intervention and minimised mortality rates and an increase in healthy ewes and lambs produces refined flocks.

This 1-day LANTRA approved course is informative, hands-on and practical. Aimed at anyone new to lambing and those who want to improve their technique and knowledge.

Indoor and outdoor lambing

Ewe nutrition

Abortion causes

Obstetric problems – vaginal and uterine ruptures, caesareans, malpresentations and ring womb

Equipment

Colostrum

Illnesses in newborns

Vaccines

Twin lamb disease, clostridial diseases and orf, Mastitis etc

Parturition and intervention

To enter into lambing season confident and competent.