Health & vaccinationReduce Lamb Mortality: Saving Newborn Lambs in the First 72 Hours
Most lamb deaths happen in the first days. Learn the causes by age, the colostrum, navel and warmth routine, and when to call the vet, so you rear more lambs.
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Sheep and goat health: vaccination, diseases, prevention
Prevention costs less than treatment: vaccinations on time following your vet's and ministry schedule, regular inspection, and isolation of new or sick animals.
These guides explain signs, prevention and when to call the vet, without drug doses.
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Health & vaccinationVaccination reminders and health alerts in Throf, step by step
Throf vaccination reminders: due-date alerts, treatment, illness and inspection records, isolation, medicine stock and a withdrawal report for a healthier herd.
Health & vaccinationPneumonia in Lambs and Kids: Signs, Causes and Prevention
Pneumonia is a leading cause of loss in lambs and kids. Learn the early signs, the stress triggers and the housing and colostrum habits that prevent it.
Health & vaccinationTicks, Mange and External Parasites in Sheep and Goats
Ticks, mange mites, lice and flies cost sheep and goat farms weight, skins and lives. Learn the signs, control methods and records that keep them down.
Health & vaccinationDeworming Program for Sheep and Goats: A Smarter Approach
A good deworming program for sheep and goats treats the right animals at the right time. Learn the signs, tests and records that cut losses and resistance.
Health & vaccinationEnterotoxemia in Lambs: Causes, Signs and How to Prevent It
Enterotoxemia (pulpy kidney) kills the fastest-growing lambs without warning. Learn its causes, signs and the feeding and vaccine habits that prevent it.
Health & vaccinationFoot-and-Mouth Disease in Sheep and Goats: Signs and Control
Foot-and-mouth disease in sheep and goats is often mild and easy to miss. Learn the signs, how FMD spreads and how to protect your herd and your market access.
Health & vaccinationPPR in Sheep and Goats: Signs, Spread and Prevention Guide
PPR (peste des petits ruminants) spreads fast through sheep and goat herds. Learn the signs, how it spreads and how to protect your flock before it arrives.
Health & vaccinationBrucellosis in Sheep, Goats and Camels: Signs and Prevention
Brucellosis causes abortions in sheep, goats and camels and Malta fever in people. Learn the signs and how testing and hygiene protect your herd and family.
Health & vaccinationQuarantine for New Sheep, Goats and Camels: A Practical Guide
A step-by-step quarantine plan for newly bought sheep, goats and camels: how long, what to check, what to ask the vet and how to keep diseases out of your herd.
Health & vaccinationHeat Stress in Sheep, Goats and Camels: A Hot-Climate Guide
How to spot heat stress in sheep, goats and camels, what to do in an emergency and how shade, water and feeding times protect your herd all summer.
Health & vaccinationMastitis in Ewes and Goats: Signs, Prevention and Records
Learn to spot mastitis in ewes and goats early, what to do on the day, when to call the vet and how good udder records prevent repeat cases and lost lambs.
Health & vaccinationSheep and Goat Vaccination Schedule: A Practical Guide
Which vaccinations do sheep and goats need in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, and when are the primary and booster doses due? A working schedule, common mistakes, and what to record for every dose.
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