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Agnes Winter & Cicely Hill, 2003, hardback, 96 pages

A practical guide for farmers and smallholders by offering advice on the various situations that can arise on approaching, during and immediately after lambing.
Includes detailed information on normal and malpresentations, the sick in-lamb ewe, abortion, pre and post lambing prolapses, health and problems which can occur in the first few days after birth.
 

REF:  SD001

£14.99

Jane Upton, 2007, paperback, 208 pages

This is a much acclaimed guide for those starting in sheep and comes recommended by both the Rare Breeds Survival Trust and the National Sheep Association.
This book is full of detailed information and solid, sensible advice complemented by descriptive line drawings and a section of plates dedicated to breeds of sheep.
The contents include buying and selecting your breed, housing, handling, care of the breeding flock, lambing, veterinary advice, keeping records, grassland management and a useful shepherds calendar.
The emphasis throughout is on the essential skills and techniques that should be at any shepherd's fingertips.

£12.99

Paula Simmons & Carol Ekarius, 2000, paperback, 400 pages

A comprehensive guide for anyone involved with sheep.  Topics covered include the various breeds, feeding, housing, breeding, lambing, health, diseases and pasture management.  There is also a section on sheepdogs.

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REF:  SD003

£12.99

Agnes Winter, 2004, hardback, 168 pages

Lameness is probably one of the most important welfare issues regarding sheep husbandry.  This invaluable and comprehensive guide is written by an experienced veterinary surgeon and acknowledged specialist in sheep medicine.
Providing advice and helpful tips on how to accurately diagnose the disease and how to control it, this is one of the best books written on the subject.
Agnes Winter also describes in detail the current methods of treatment and control including foot trimming, footbaths and vaccines.  

REF:  SD004

£16.99

Chuck Wooster, 2007, paperback, 256 pages

This US published title provides every smallholder and farmer with all the required information for raising a flock, from feeding ewes and raising lambs to gathering wool.

REF:  SD024

£11.99

Agnes Winter, 2002, paperback, 304 pages

Written for the non specialist veterinarian in mind, this comprehensive reference guide is a complete resource for all sheep farmers.
Contents include diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sheep diseases.  Agnes Winter also focuses on poor production of sheep. 

REF:  SD005

£41.99

Andrew Eales, 2004, paperback, 272 pages

This fully revised new edition attempts to unravel why a high number of new born lambs die unexpectedly.  The book provides practical guidance and information on all aspects of lambing and lamb care including health of the ewe, abortion, preventative methods, welfare issues, flock health plans and considerations for organic producers.
Basically, this informative reference guide is a first aid manual for sheep farmers and veterinary students with essential information on improving lamb mortality and avoiding stress.

REF:  SD007

£27.00

Kim Cardell, 1998, hardback, 160 pages

Everything you need to know about sheep husbandry but were afraid to ask.  Topics covered include choosing and buying, housing, feeding, daily management, moving, nutrition, shearing, lambing, rearing and marketing and business.

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Now £13.59

Eddie Straiton, 1992, hardback, 192 pages

Now in its 6th edition, this popular guide for novice and experienced sheep farmers alike provides straightforward advice on how to diagnose ailments, the various treatments available and more importantly, their prevention.
Illustrated with colour photographs, Eddie Straiton is your perfect guide with more than fifty years experience dealing with sheep.

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