Sheep Agskills

Cover image of Sheep Agskills, featuring a group of sheep in a paddock.

A guide to the basics of handling and caring for sheep.

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Sheep Agskills provides a guide to the basics of handling and caring for sheep. The book contains step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and full-colour pictures.

Topics covered: General safety precautions; Animal welfare; Quality assurance; Catch and restrain and throw sheep; Fat or condition scoring sheep; Mouthing; Foot trimming; Drenching; Hand and machine crutching; Problems associated with lambing; Tail docking; Vaccinating; Castrating lambs; Individual identification; and Safe Work Method. Statements.

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