Each week NADIS will be emailing you with a topical animal health resource that reflects the seasonal disease challenge livestock face.
Abortion in ewes
An abortion rate in excess of two percent is suggestive of an infectious cause and veterinary investigation is essential at an early stage. More information.
Ram Disease Pre- and Post-Sale
As a consequence of high concentrate feeding often in preparation for sale, rams are prone to several conditions. More information.
Ram Management
Although the breeding period on many intensive sheep farming enterprises may only extend to five or six weeks, effective management of rams necessitates all year round attention. More information.
Mating for Early Lambing
The onset of the breeding season can be manipulated by:
- The ram effect
- Melatonin implant
- PMSG injections following progesterone sponges
