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CHAPTER 7
HEALTH AND DISEASE
This chapter deals with the health of your flock and the diseases you may or may not encounter. Bear in mind, that as with a human health care book many unpleasant diseases are listed, you may or may not encounter some or, even none at all, the same can be applied to a sheep.
Disease is unpleasant, but a good shepherd is a knowledgeable, caring shepherd and therefore reads up about illnesses that might a affect his/her flock and has a good idea how to detect when an animal is not behaving normally and is able to deal with their sheep when they become ill. InshaAllah, Allah will bless and protect you and your sheep.
Ask your neighboring farmers about the vets in your area, and keep his telephone number where it can be easily found for emergencies. Look for one who understands you are a beginner and is willing to give you that little bit extra in order to get you going.
Early detection of an illness is the key to successful treatment with greater chance of a swift recovery.
When you bring your sheep home for the first time get your vet to check them out at intervals, you will gain knowledge and feel more relaxed. Establish a good relationship with your vet, generally speaking they went into this line of professional because of their love of animals and won't be reluctant to come to your assistance in the early hours of the morning in cases of emergencies.
One of the most important things is getting your vet to help you to decide on a vaccination program, and at the same time don't forget to ask about poisonous plants or soil deficiencies in your area.
HEALTH AND DISEASE
This chapter deals with the health of your flock and the diseases you may or may not encounter. Bear in mind, that as with a human health care book many unpleasant diseases are listed, you may or may not encounter some or, even none at all, the same can be applied to a sheep.
Disease is unpleasant, but a good shepherd is a knowledgeable, caring shepherd and therefore reads up about illnesses that might a affect his/her flock and has a good idea how to detect when an animal is not behaving normally and is able to deal with their sheep when they become ill. InshaAllah, Allah will bless and protect you and your sheep.
Ask your neighboring farmers about the vets in your area, and keep his telephone number where it can be easily found for emergencies. Look for one who understands you are a beginner and is willing to give you that little bit extra in order to get you going.
Early detection of an illness is the key to successful treatment with greater chance of a swift recovery.
When you bring your sheep home for the first time get your vet to check them out at intervals, you will gain knowledge and feel more relaxed. Establish a good relationship with your vet, generally speaking they went into this line of professional because of their love of animals and won't be reluctant to come to your assistance in the early hours of the morning in cases of emergencies.
One of the most important things is getting your vet to help you to decide on a vaccination program, and at the same time don't forget to ask about poisonous plants or soil deficiencies in your area.