Enterotoxemia in sheep, also known as overeating disease, causes sheep to be lethargic and stop eating, among other symptoms. A change in diet often triggers it—for example, an increase in grain...
Category: Sheep Health
When breeding sheep, start by considering your purpose for breeding. Do you want your sheep to have finer wool, or to put on weight faster? From there, you'll want to consider the breeds of sheep...
To get rid of maggots on sheep, wash the infected area with soap and water or use an air compressor to clean it. Then, use spraying solutions to stop it from happening again. What to do when...
To tell if a sheep is pregnant, you can run a blood test or an ultrasound, look for physical or behavioral changes in your sheep, or watch for changes in milk production. If you're unsure, have a...
Cleaning sheep involves securing the sheep, applying and lathering cleaning products carefully, and drying the wool completely. There are additional considerations if you're cleaning a sheep in order...
Sheep are typically pregnant for around five months. Sheep pregnancies can range from 138 days to 159 days. You can tell when to expect the lambs because pregnant ewes' bellies will start to swell...