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What Can Sheep Not Eat? 19 Foods To Avoid

Some foods are toxic to sheep, including citrus fruits, berries, cottonseed oil, and wild garlic. Other foods should only be given in small doses, like white potatoes, cabbage, and legumes. The...

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Sheep Wormer: Definitive Guide

Sheep wormers improve your flock's resistance to disease and improve milk yield, wool production, and weight gain. Lambs should be wormed starting at eight weeks old, and regular worming should be...

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Ivermectin Sheep Drench: What Can You Use It For?

Ivermectin Sheep Drench is a dewormer for treating internal parasites in sheep like gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, and nasal bots. It fights a broad range of parasites and is administered...

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Best Sheep Mineral Blocks, Licks & Supplements

Supplementing sheep with minerals block forms has long been a practical, waste-free practice. These forms vary in size, nutrient content, intake rates, and intended usage. Sheep can get the...

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Sheep Diseases: What Are The Most Common Ones?

Common sheep diseases include footrot, scabby mouth, listeriosis, pneumonia, and Ovine Johne's disease. Farmers must know how to watch for signs of disease among their sheep, and take basic steps to...

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Can Sheep Eat Apples? Are They Good For Them?

Yes, sheep can eat apples—in small pieces and in moderate amounts. Sheep are ruminants, which means they can graze and eat different plants, including fruits. However, apples are not a primary food...

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