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Frequently asked questions (and answers) on lambing, and the care of ewes and lambs. ... What special care do ewes require before lambing? ... When should I schedule lambing?
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www.sheepscreek.com/rural/lambing.html
www.sheepscreek.com/rural/lambing.html
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Care of Ewes and Lambs at Lambing Time ... Leave the lambs in the lambing jug with the ewe. If she attacks them, tie her with a halter. If the placenta is not expelled within 25 hours after birth, she needs to be treated by your veterinarian. Provide plenty of fresh water for the ewe.
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www.case-agworld.com/cAw.LUlamb.html
www.case-agworld.com/cAw.LUlamb.html
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Domestic sheep reproduction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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As with other mammals, domestic sheep reproduction occurs sexually. Their reproductive strategy is very similar to other domestic herd animals. A flock of ewes is generally mated by a single ram, wh...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_sheep_reproduction
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During the last week of pregnancy the ewe's body begins to prepare for lambing. A few days before she goes into labor, her vulva will begin to change from light pink to a dark pink color. The vulva will also begin to swell.
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bedford.extension.psu.edu/Agriculture/Lessons/Process%2...
bedford.extension.psu.edu/Agriculture/Lessons/Process%20of%20Lambing.htm
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As the time of lambing for a ewe approaches, behavioral changes occur. Ewes may engage in nesting behavior, separating themselves from the flock, muscle relaxation may occur, the ewe may "drop", raise her tail, grind her teeth, may actually start straining a bit, and just overall act nervous and uncomfortable.
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ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/difbirth.html
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An article outlining the ideal lambing season. ... The following scenario would approach the ideal lambing season: ... No lambing problems...
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ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/ideal.html
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7 DYSTOCIA (Lambing Problems) Dystocia, or difficult birth, is common in sheep and causes the death of many lambs and ewes. Yearling ewes and ewe lambs are much more susceptible to lambing problems than mature ewes that have lambed previously.
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www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM829X7.pdf
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Unless lambing takes place in a sparsely populated pasture, dipping the umbilical cord in a strong (7%) iodine solution a few minutes after birth is essential. You may have spent a long night waiting for this moment, but don't leave yet!
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