Docking Tail-docking lambs can be done within six weeks of age but no younger than 12 hours old. It is done for cleanliness, and to reduce the risk of flystrike by helping to prevent fecal matter from accumulating on the tail and hindquarters of the sheep. Remember to...
With lambs on the ground many of you will be thinking of getting rid of those pesky tails. Remember there is now a requirement for the tail to be longer than the distal end of the tail fold. The intention is that the tail is long enough to cover the vulva in ewes,...
Reminder: Docking regulations changed on 9th May 2020 Docking of lambs under 6 months of age is allowed to be carried out by non-veterinarians. Docking is a painful procedure for the lamb, it is carried out for cleanliness and to reduce the risk of flystrike. You may...
