Sheep - Case studies
One Exmoor farmer was concerned about orf causing reduced lamb growth rates, increasing the risks of mastitis and reduced ewe longevity. But this has been kept under control by vaccinating all lambs after birth. Further information...
Farm Health Planning has substantially reduced the incidence of footrot, watery mouth and reduced the amount of anthelmintics used on a farm in the Chilterns. Further information…
Flock health planning has meant nematodirus and mineral deficiency problems sorted, successful tick treatments and a better anthelmintics policy. The result - performance improvements and a healthier flock for a farmer in Northumberland. Further information...
Head shepherd in Shropshire wanted to keep 'fire brigade' vet treatments and labour demands to a mimimum. Health planning has proved vital to his success. Further information...
Farmer in West Midlands flock health planning pilot is working towards 10% improvement in number of lambs raised - equivalent to raising gross margin per ewe by £4.00. Further information...
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August 17, 2007
Page published: 17 May 2007