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Targets:
The intention is to have three main flocks:
The existing flock will be tested for the presence of Enzootic Abortion and Maedi Visna as well as other diseases identified for eradication Purchased stock will be from flocks with high health status only.
Targets for lambing percentages have been set:
January flock 160%
February flock 150%
March flock 180%
Ewes are lambed indoors.
Lambing pens are provided at a rate of 1 pen: 5 ewes. These must be erected at least 2 weeks in advance of the anticipated start of lambing
Freshly lambed ewes are penned for a minimum of 24 hours and up to 3 days.
Limestone flour and fresh bedding is provided in pens between usage.
Hygiene in the lambing shed, and in particular the internal manual examination of ewes, is paramount.
Implications for spread of infection from ewe to ewe; and ewe to human must be borne in mind. Particular warnings must be given to women.
Any ewe that has had an internal examination or assisted lambing will receive a dose of antibiotic after lambing. This will help reduce infection.
All newborn lambs must have their navels sprayed or, preferably, dipped as soon as possible.
Colostrum intake must be ensured as soon as possible after lambing and within 6 hours.
A range of drugs to treat common emergencies will be organised in conjunction with the veterinary surgeon, well in advance of the lambing period.
All abortions must be recorded and investigated where necessary.
All aborted material must be disposed of hygienically (where not sent for laboratory investigation) and the ewe isolated.
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