Southern farmers are being reminded to look out for "fleshy lumps" during udder exams of ewes to prevent disease setting into flocks. The performance of their flock will be improved through keeping ...

WHEN the first signs of mastitis appear, act quickly for the health of the flock. In almost all cases, changes tend to be on one side of the udder, even though it’s possible to have mastitis on both ...

Poor ewe udder conformation, acute mastitis, inadequate nutrition in pregnancy and teat lesions are leading causes of udder lumps, according to a research project conducted by the University of ...

Mastitis in ewes costs the UK sheep industry more than £120m a year in direct and indirect costs, according to AHDB. It is a primary cause of premature culling, loss of udder function, and reduction ...

Dec. 27 (UPI) --Veterinarians in New Zealand said a sheep with severely damaged and saggy udders was spared surgery or worse when she was fitted with a bra designed for humans. Dr. Sarah Clews, a ...

The SheepNet European partners have produced some excellent new factsheets that pull together the latest science and practises on several topics that influence lamb survival and performance. These are ...

Holes were cut in the garment to allow her to feed her three black lambs, which were born Nov. 11. Veterinarians in New Zealand said a sheep with severely damaged and saggy udders was spared surgery ...