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

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