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Health

Health. Sheep & Goat Toolbox. The best animals are. Robust Alert Bright eyed Lively. Strong in structure Deep bodied Wide chested Able to walk squarely on feet & legs. Healthy. Well-Conformed. What to look for:. Well-balanced udders Two functional teats. Proper body condition

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Health

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  1. Health Sheep & Goat Toolbox

  2. The best animals are. . . • Robust • Alert • Bright eyed • Lively • Strong in structure • Deep bodied • Wide chested • Able to walk squarely on feet & legs Healthy Well-Conformed

  3. What to look for: • Well-balanced udders • Two functional teats • Proper body condition • Lively appearance • Good coat or fleece • No abscesses • No limping In General: For does & ewes:

  4. What to look for: Teeth http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwpXzdE7h1I&feature=youtu.be

  5. Tips for keeping animals healthy • Prevention is key! • Provide adequate nutrition (pastures) • Observe animals daily • Provide sanitary conditions • Provide a low-stress environment • Cull chronically ill animals • Have a good working relationship with a veterinarian • www.aasrp.org (270) 483-2090

  6. Body condition score 1 2 3 4 5

  7. Signs of poor health

  8. Keep records! • Keep thorough health records including all illnesses and treatments. • Have a working relationship with a veterinarian

  9. Vaccinations • Many Available • Most Common is CD-T: • Clostridium • Overeating Disease • Tetanus • Consult Veterinarian

  10. Parasites • Primary Concern • Signs of Parasitism: • Rough Hair Coat • Thin/Unthrifty • Bottle Jaw • Anemia • FAMACHA is a system for detecting anemia: www.acsrpc.org

  11. Hoof care • Trim as needed • Helps prevent hoof problems including footrot • Keeps animals sound & walking properly

  12. Hoof trimming http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ffU_cBjlsk&feature=youtu.be

  13. How to prevent health problems • Provide low-stress environment and handling • Practice good management • Provide sanitary conditions • Vaccinate as recommended by veterinarian • Protect from predators • Provide good nutrition and plenty of forage • Observe animals daily • Cull animals that are chronically unhealthy

  14. Resources • Books • See ATTRA Small Ruminant Resource List • Websites • www.attra.ncat.org • www.acsrpc.org • http://www.luresext.edu/goats/training/qa.html • Infovets.com • Pipevet.com • Sheepandgoat.com

  15. The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is a nonprofit organization that helps people and communities. NCAT champions small-scale, sustainable and local solutions to reduce poverty, protect communities and promote natural resources. Since 1976, NCAT has weatherized houses, trained farmers, monitored energy use and demonstrated renewable technology. NCAT works on local and national projects that foster a healthy quality of life for everyone.

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