5 Flashcards
1
Q
When do you put pregnant ewes into lambing boxes?
A
- 10 days before lambing
2
Q
What is the size of lambing boxes in m2?
A
- 1.5m2
3
Q
What are the treatments of newborn lambs?
A
- Treatment and disinfection of navel
- Removal of foetal envelopes
- Cleaning of mouth and nasal cavity
- Drying of body surface
- Intake of colostrum as soon as possible
3
Q
What are the treatments of newborn lambs?
A
- Treatment and disinfection of navel
- Removal of foetal envelopes
- Cleaning of mouth and nasal cavity
- Drying of body surface
- Intake of colostrum as soon as possible
4
Q
How long do ewes and lambs remain in the lambing box?
A
- 3-5 days
After that they are transferred to a lamb nursery
5
Q
How long does milking last for sheep?
A
- 1-2min
6
Q
What is the vacuum range for sheep?
A
- 46.6-50.6kPa
7
Q
How many pulses in sheep milking?
A
- 90-180
8
Q
How many fattening lambs are housed together?
A
- 50-100 per group
9
Q
What are the 3 types of fattening of lambs?
A
- Intensive = 14-40kg
- Semiintensive = 18-43kg (lasts 4-5months)
- Milk fattening =
-8-14kg, up to 2 months old “Easter lambs”
-18-25kg, up to 2,5 to 3 months old
