Stamping out Lameness in Sheep - A Practical Guide for Sheep Owners

Synopsis

Offers advice on how to identify and treat lameness, how to prevent it in the future and how to provide long-term protection for flocks. Includes expert advice from specialist veterinaty surgeons and livestock consultants, as well as case histories descriped by sheep farmers. 85% of sheep lameness in the UK is caused by foot rot and scald, which can cause intense pain if left untreated, and can spread quickly throughout the entire flock. The video urges farmers to adopt a "zero tolerance approach" to sheep lameness by investing time and money in available techniques to stamp out the problem. It illustrates how existing treatments can be better utilised to get lameness down to controllable levels.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2002

Year of production

2002

Subjects

Agriculture; Veterinary science

Keywords

animal husbandry; lameness; sheep

Distribution Formats

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£6.00

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

62 minutes

Year

2003

Production Company

Name

Countrywise Communications

Distributor

Name

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Web

http://rspca.org.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

0870 333 5999

Fax

0870 753 0073

Address

Wilberforce Way
HORSHAM
RH13 9RS