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Performing a coprological examination after an antiparasitic treatment
Solution name: Performing a coprological examination after an antiparasitic treatment Aim: to detect gastrointestinal strongyles resistant to pest control treatments on farmsAs resistance (and multiple resistance) of gastrointestinal strongyles to treatments continues...
The FAMACHA score assessment
Solution name: The FAMACHA score assessment Aim: Anthelmintic use is a big issue in sheep production and there is a need to decrease the costs used for it. With this solution we aim to treat animals towards more efficient parasite control with reduced antibiotic and...
Good machine-milking practices for prevention of mastitis
Solution name: Good machine-milking practices for prevention of mastitis Aim: Guidelines aimed to prevent and control bacterial mastitis in sheep.Description: When mastitis outbreak occurs, it is important to identify the infected animals as soon as possible, and...
Nematodiris Control
Solution name: Nematodirus control - forecast and anthelmintic use Aim: To outline the effect of Nematodirus and why to treat with white drenches (benzimidazole)Description: Nematodirus battus is a parasite which typically affects lambs aged from 6 to 12 weeks but can...
SCOPs information including the nematodirus forecast
Solution name: SCOPs information- including the nematodirus forecast Aim: To provide solutions for early detection and treatment of nematodirus Description: SCOPs (Sustainable Control of Parasites) webpage contains a range of tools and information associated with the...
Vaccinating against Clostridia and Pasteurella
Solution name: Vaccinating against Clostridia and Pasteurella Aim: To present the benefits of vaccination against Clostridia and PasteurellaDescription: Clostridia and Pasteurella are two families of bacteria that can cause major problems to sheep flocks Pulpy kidney,...
Better control of contagious ecthyma/orf
Solution name: Better control of contagious ecthyma/orf Aim: Implement a vaccination plan and culling (the) chronic carriers to control contagious ecthyma/orfDescription:Combining several measures to ensure the efficiency of a strategy How to implement it:...
Scottish Animal Health Planning System
Solution name: Scottish Animal Health Planning System Aim: Provision of a flock health planning system that allows targets to be set and performance to be reviewed annually and compared to previous years.Description: An online web based health planning system that can...
How to Recognise Lameness
Solution name: Booklet on how to recognise lameness Aim: To provide solutions for different causes of lameness in small ruminants (Diagnosing and treating different causes of lameness)Description: The Quality Meat Scotland booklet is in a handy format and can be kept...
Well ventilated sheepsheds
Solution name: Well ventilated sheepsheds Aim: The atmosphere in the building depends on the ventilation system. This factor has an impact on flock performance and health problems.Description: The ventilation system of the sheep shed is linked to three factors: -...
Maintenance of the milking machine
Solution name: Maintenance of the milking machine Aim: to improve the understanding of the different steps to follow to properly maintain a milking machinehttps://vimeo.com/255392107 Description: This video offers a step-by-step guide on how to service a milking...
OVIFRESH
With the development of dynamic rotational grazing, ewes grazing small area are often devoid of shade. The trick is an artificial shading system that can be easily moved with a quad bike. In this prototype designed and developed at the Campus des Sicaudières, 25...
Use of a manual pump to collect colostrum
During lambing, it may be necessary to collect colostrum from a sheep to feed lambs or other lambs. This often manual task is difficult and is carried out under average hygiene conditions. The use of a manual pump is an interesting alternative to collect colostrum...
Effect of selenium cure on lambing easyness
The nature of the land affects the composition of forage including trace elements. The soils of the Segala zone are naturally poor in Selenium, which induces a low selenium content in the diet produced and distributed to the ewes. A cure of selenium in the month...
Colostrum for orphan lambs
Country: Romania Dairy or/and meat sheep: Dairy and Meat Source of information: Knowledge, Industry Level of solution: Knowledge/Practical Aim: To reduce mortality losses in miss-mothered and orphan lambs. Description: Assure the first lambs colostrum intake at...
Metabolic diseases in pregnant ewes
Country: Romania Dairy or/and meat sheep: Dairy and Meat Source of information: Knowledge and practice Level of solution: Knowledge/Practical Aim: To avoid metabolic diseases caused by feed imbalances and to assure flock health. Description: Pregnancy toxaemia...
Key Notes for health practices for a more productive flock
Country: Turkey Dairy or/and meat sheep: Meat Source of information: Togen, Ministry of Agr., Level of solution: X Knowledge Practical Just Being Tested Aim: To provide useful and simple health practices in the flock and recommendations for...
Vaccination Calendar for Sheep
Country: Turkey Dairy or/and meat sheep: Dairy-Meat Source of information: Ministry fact Sheet, Vet. Associations Level of solution: Knowledge Aim: To avoid animals loses due to epidemic illness and infections Description: Treating diseased animal-decision making on...
Advanced preparation for lambing
Advanced preparation for lambing The Challenge The lambing period is a labour intensive and stressful period. The majority of lamb mortality occurs within the first few days of life. Advanced preparation can improve flock productivity and reduces farmer stress. The...
Udder morphology
What do we know about udder morphology The Challenge Udder morphology is an important trait to consider for both dairy and meat sheep production systems. The characteristics of the udder and teats can affect milking ability (whether being milked by hand, by machine or...
Assessing mineral status in sheep
Assessing mineral status in sheep Introduction Sixteen minerals have been classified as nutritionally essential in sheep diets. Macro-minerals are required in large amounts. They include sodium (Na), chloride (Cl), calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), magnesium (Mg),...
Factors affecting colostrum quality and quantity
Factsheet about transfer of immunity
Improving efficient gestation
Improving gestation efficiency The Challenge Gestation efficiency in sheep is defined by the proportion of ewes known to have conceived that give birth to viable lamb(s). Average fertilization rate is around 90-95%, however, not all embryos and fetuses will survive...
Reducing lamb mortality
This document presents the current knowledge and strategies to reduce lamb mortality. Reducing Lamb Mortality The Challenge The average lamb mortality from scanning (mid-pregnancy) until weaning or sale is between 15-25% worldwide, with a significant impact...
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