New research sheds light on the behaviour of lambs during and after tail-docking
A groundbreaking new study by researchers from South Africa has provided valuable insights into the behavioural responses of lambs during ...
Tag: sheep health
Tail docking: Striking a balance between welfare and management
Tail docking in sheep is still often influenced by breed standards and tradition. Dorper breeders, for instance, tend to dock ...
Ram’s disease can be prevented but not cured
Epididymitis in sheep, also called ram’s disease, is a chronic infection of the epididymis – a long, tightly coiled tube on ...
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