Lambing - The Basics
Please select one answer from the list for each question.
1
The most significant single influence on the welfare of any flock is:
the handling facilities
the housing facilities
the breed of sheep
the shepherd
2
The best hygiene approach to lambing a ewe is:
wash hands with soap and warm water
wash hands with warm water
wash hands with approved surgical scrub solution and warm water
wash hands with iodide solution and warm water
3
The end of first stage labour is signified by which event?
abdominal contractions lasting 15-30 seconds
a thick string of mucus is often observed hanging from the vulva
the cervix is fully dilated.
by expulsion of foetus(es)
4
Presented with a lamb in anterior presentation (head and both forelimbs presented normally at the vulva) the lamb should be pulled:
straight out and left for 1-2 minutes
straight out then immediately placed at the ewes head to lick
straight downward in an arc and left for 1-2 minutes
straight downward in an arc then immediately placed at the ewes head to lick
5
Housing sheep at lambing:
Increases lambing problems especially identification of first stage labour
Reduces the level of disease in lambs
Reduces the level of disease in ewes
Reduces mis-mothering
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