The SuperSharp FootRot Shears are a solid product, and offer shepherds a combination of quality and low price that we really liked. You can purchase these and save over $10 vs. the cost of our top-reviewed Shear Magic Hoof Trimmers, but we had a few reservations with the long-term performance of the SuperSharp™ shears which …
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: It’s great …
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 …
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 …
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 …
If you’ve raised sheep for any period of time then you’ve likely encountered foot rot or hoof rot – a highly contagious and extremely painful infection of the hoof caused by two types of anaerobic bacteria. Dr. Naylor’s Hoof ‘n Heel is a cost-effective treatment option and, in our view, it is one of the …
The Weaver Leather fleece sheep blanket is intended for use on slick shorn show or club lambs as a way to keep the lambs warm and clean. It is constructed with a warm, soft fleece lining and a jersey top and is typically used as an additional layer beneath another blanket (though it can be …
Andis is my favorite brand of sheep shears, and I was lucky enough to use the Andis Heavy Duty Sheep Shears I won in a blocking contest for many years. Unfortunately that set of shears has been discontinued, but the good news is their Xpedition model is just as good (and maybe better). Today I’ll …
The Braided Poly Sheep Halter is a great tool to have around the farm. Useful for halter training lambs and for restraining adult sheep while you trim their hooves or administer deworming medication, these halters are also attractive enough to use in the show ring, and in this review of the braided poly sheep halter …
If you’re raising and showing club lambs you understand the importance of a great show blanket which will keep your lambs clean and keep their hide tight and ready for the show ring. These low-cost, high-quality lamb tubes for show lambs are a great option for smaller lambs. These club lamb blankets come in a …