{"title":"Lambing","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost ewes lamb without help, but when things go wrong, every minute counts. That is why experienced sheep keepers have everything ready before the first lamb arrives. This collection contains the equipment for lambing time: help for the ewe at birth, colostrum and bottle feeding for the lamb, warmth and first care. Below you will find a checklist and the sections to explore further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLambing kit checklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHygiene:\u003c\/strong\u003e orange disposable veterinary gloves and a generous supply of Excellent lubricant, in packs from 500 ml to 20 litres.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirth aids:\u003c\/strong\u003e a nylon lambing cord and a plastic lambing aid.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter the birth:\u003c\/strong\u003e navel clamps, a lamb stomach tube and a resuscitation pump (lamb reviver) for a lamb that is slow to get going.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e a colostrum meter, feeding bottles, spare teats and lamb milk.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarmth:\u003c\/strong\u003e a lamp shade with cable and a heat lamp in red or white.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those with more ewes, there is a KRUUSE lambing coat in sizes XS and S, and a prolapse harness with strap as an aid for a ewe with a prolapse; use it in consultation with your vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe ewe around lambing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pregnant ewe needs a lot of energy in the last weeks. For this, Excellent supplies products including Citonol, the Sheep Calcium Bolus Gold, the Ener Bolus and lick blocks such as Toplik and Goldlik. Read the labels and agree on their use with your vet or feed adviser, especially if a ewe is eating poorly or dull.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should you call the vet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf there is no progress after a while of straining, a lamb is badly presented and you cannot gently correct it, or the ewe is exhausted, call. A lambing cord and lubricant are meant to help a normal birth, not to force a difficult delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore in this section\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor feeding the lamb, go to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lamb-milk-and-colostrum\"\u003elamb milk and colostrum\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lamb-feeding-bottles-and-teats\"\u003efeeding bottles and teats\u003c\/a\u003e; warmth, navel care and stomach tubes are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lamb-care\"\u003elamb care\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything for bottle feeding in one place is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bottle-feeding-lambs\"\u003elambing season\u003c\/a\u003e. Back to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sheep-supplies\"\u003eeverything for your sheep\u003c\/a\u003e, or look ahead to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sheep-marking-raddles\"\u003emarking for the next tupping season\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should a lambing kit contain at the very least?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGloves, lubricant, a lambing cord, navel clamps, a feeding bottle with teat, and colostrum or a colostrum supplement. In cold weather, a heat lamp is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a lamb reviver for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a resuscitation pump that you use to clear mucus and help a lamb get going if it is not breathing properly after birth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I get help during lambing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf there is no progress after a while of straining, a lamb is badly presented or the ewe becomes exhausted. Then call your vet.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"coupeerringen","title":"Docking rings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocking rings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor tail docking of newborn lambs\/For tail biting in fattening pigs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe law\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDocking rings fall under the Dutch Animals Act (Wet dieren) and the underlying Veterinary Practitioners Decree (Besluit diergeneeskundigen). This describes for which procedures docking rings may be used. 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