There are many different vaccines for Overeating Disease (Enterotoxemia) in sheep and many, like Essential 3+T from Colorado Serum, include the tetanus vaccine in addition to vaccine for Clostridium Perfringens Type C & D. Of the available vaccines this was our favorite and we give it an enthusiastic 5 stars for several reasons:
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Weaver Leather products are known for their excellent construction, and the Procool sheep blanket is no exception. This blanket is the only one of its kind that I know of – offering farmers the ability to not only keep their sheep clean, but the breathable mesh material of these blankets eases concerns of overheating while
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The history of the Jacob sheep breed is a mystery but they have been found in England for more than 300 years. The Jacob is small sized and has multiple horns, giving this breed a truly unique appearance which endears them to their owners.
The Tunis sheep breed originated in the country of Tunisia in Northern Africa. This unique-looking breed was first introduced to the United States in 1799 and barely survived the American Civil War. The Tunis is one of the oldest breeds of sheep in the world and it is believed that they have been around since
For thousands of years shepherds have been raising sheep for wool in countries all over the world. Sheep wool is a preferred fiber because it is easy to work with (the crimp of each strand makes it easier to spin as the fibers “catch” one another more easily) and the fact that wool clothing provides
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The Clun Forest sheep breed is originally from Shropshire’s southwestern district in England, which is next to the border of Wales. They are predominant in the Wales Marshes as well.
Deworming sheep is a necessary task which directly impacts their health and well-being and Durvet’s Ivermectin Sheep Drench is an effective, affordable option. While shepherds with a limited number of sheep may be accustomed to using small tubes of deworming medicine, buying a larger tub of drench and an affordable sheep drench gun can save
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The Dorper is a breed of sheep that originated in the south of Africa in the 1940’s. It is the product of cross-breeding between the Dorset Horn and Blackhead Persian breeds. Dorper sheep have a distinctive appearance: black heads and white bodies. The breed has a thick, well muscled carcass and extended period of fertility.
It’s thought that Mouflon Sheep (Ovis orientalis orientalis) are one of two sheep breeds which are an ancestor for all domestic sheep. The dramatic, wild appearance of the Mouflon makes it easy to compare them to wild bighorn sheep. The Mouflon sheep breed has a reddish brown short hair coat with a light-colored saddle and dark brown stripes.
Kopertox® is one of the most recognized brands for treating hoof rot in sheep. This topical, liquid, antibacterial solution consists of 37.5% Copper Napthenate and one of the advantages it has over its chief competitor, Dr. Naylor’s Hoof n’ Heel, is that it is water resistant. If you are in a wet environment like the Northeastern
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