LAMBING Ag Production III Mr. DeBord.  Lambing time is the busiest season for the sheep producer. The average lamb weighs 9 lbs at birth. Single lambs.

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LAMBING Ag Production III Mr. DeBord

 Lambing time is the busiest season for the sheep producer. The average lamb weighs 9 lbs at birth. Single lambs generally weigh pounds and triplets averages 5-8 pounds. Proper presentation is essential for a successful lambing season.

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Management tips prior to Lambing  Separate ewes close to lambing and place in separate pasture or lot to facilitate observation  Provide draft free dry lambing pens  Have on hand heat lambs for use  Provide on lambing pen per five ewes

Management tips after lambing  Confine newborn lamb and ewe for one to three days after lambing the move to pens or lots  Ensure newborn lamb is breathing  Ensure the newborn lamb nurses soon after birth to consume colostrum  Inspect ewe’s udder check for mastitis, milk supply, and chapped or cracked teats  If lamb’s teeth are injuring udder file sharp points on teeth with emery cloth or small file.

Managements tips after lambing continued  Monitor lamb health and nursing activity  Provide external heat source during extremely cold weather to facilitate drying of lamb post lambing  Treat navel cord with iodine or other suitable disinfectant  Place identification on lamb and record birth information  If a lamb is not receiving sufficient milk, graft the lamb onto another ewe or feed artificial milk.

 Clean and disinfect lambing pens after use  Dock tails at 7-14 days of age and castrate mates not intended for breeding stock  Treat with disinfectant and turn lambs out on clean pasture or house in clean well bedded building