Tail docking

[Anonymous]

I have heard of tail docking, how is it of help to the sheep?

[Geoffrey Joe]

Tail docking improves sheep health and welfare of sheep and lambs. It reduces feacel material from accumulating of the hindquarters and tail.

[Keizah Ntare]

Research has shown that tail docking reduces the risk of fly strike (wool maggots), while having no ill effects on lamb mortality or production.

[Anonymous]

Docking facilitates shearing and crutching. It makes it easier to observe the ewe’s vulva and udder and detect potential birthing and milking problems.

[Geoffrey Joe]

Thanks guys for the submittions. They are really helpful.

[Anonymous]

It sounds to be a painful exercise just like amputation….what is the ideal time to do tail docking?

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