Sheep Handling Facilities and Management Practices

Zoonosis is a disease that can be transmitted to humans from animals. They cause mild to life-threatening human health problems. People working with livestock may be exposed to these diseases. Sheep sometimes have infections like campylobacter, toxoplasmosis,...

First Aid Kit and Equipment Every farm should have a first aid kit available in case of emergency. This kit must include the necessary equipment in case an injury occurs. First aid kits may be used for persons, as well as animals if necessary. The basic content of a...

Equipment for health management. Equipment Description Drench Gun  This is the tool used to dose animals. The drench gun you use must be  clean and sterilised before using it. The drench gun is inserted in the  mouth of the sheep by entering it down the...

This is a permanent system of identification and is the system most used. Ear markings are applied with a knife or specially designed ear-marking pincers. The following numerical system can be applied conveniently. Any of the markings can serve as a mark and proof of...

The ability of a person to use the necessary equipment on the farm correctly is very important. Using equipment incorrectly may cause injury to either the animal or the person using the equipment. Damage to the equipment can also be quite costly on a sheep farm, and...