It is probably erroneous to suggest that one period of the sheep year is more important than another. There is no doubt that lambing time should be the climax of the years’ work.
Unfortunately, in many flocks, this isn’t always the case; often because of inadequate preparation and lack of attention to detail throughout the year.
Birth is the most hazardous period in any animal’s life. Since the sheep is a seasonal breeder, a large number of births take place over a relatively short time, putting extreme pressure on both the shepherd and the sheep. It is the shepherd’s responsibility to minimize losses of both lambs and ewes and to ensure that neither are subjected to any unnecessary stress or hazard Apart from welfare considerations, it makes economic sense to rear as many fit and healthy lambs as possible.
At Karras Farms, we put extreme infuses in keeping our East Friesian dairy sheep and our Awassi dairy sheep in tip top shape year round!
HAPPY LAMBING FROM THE KARRAS FARM FAMILY!
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