Not many repeat offenders since lambing so only a few to cull on lameness this year. Incidence at 7% but no foot rot. Seem to be getting more abscesses #JoinTheMarch @ProjectLAMBUK @lamlacvolac @
Sheep lameness is such a hot topic, we now have a dedicated Twitter feed @ProjectLAMBUK
Thanks for the mention ๐ชhere's to less than 1%, bring it on!
Thank you @lamlacvolac for spreading the word about the FAI 5 Point Plan. We are getting ready to check our records for repeat offenders ahead of weaning in a few weeks time https://t.co/c0tSrbuH1S
The later summer months are a great time to start implementing the proven Five-Point Plan for sheep lameness reduction, so there will be plenty of advice available throughout this period to help farmers kick-start their own disease management programme >> https://t.co/GiXdfAqy1a
๐๐๐ HAVE YOU VACCINATED YOUR #SHEEP? ๐๐๐
Be warned - #lame sheep can cause serious loss of production!!!
Read more >> https://t.co/1UGkSJX4xI #Sheep365#TeamSheep#Farm365
Take the first step to get in control of lameness on your farm โ set your targets - watch this to help get started https://t.co/X2ciBUcNlZ #5lameness#JoinTheMarch#sheep365#ProjectLAMB
Sheep lameness is a significant #animalwelfare issue and substantial drain on farm profitability, estimated to cost the UK sheep industry ยฃ28 million a year. It's time to stamp it out!