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Ever wondered what sheep are saying to each other or to you?? Let's talk sheep!!
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Ever heard of One Health? You might not have, but, you do know about Q fever! In this piece Jessi Hekmati an international specialist on the topic explains how they connect.
What is One Health?
One Health is the collaborative approach that recognizes the interconnectedness we share with other humans, animals and our shared environment. More specifically, the health of animals directly impacts the health of human beings and vice versa. As farmers and individuals who work with sheep and animals, it is important to take necessary steps to prevent the spread of zoonotic disease outbreaks amongst animals and humans. These three steps include quarantine, implementing a biosecurity plan, and proper disposal of animal carcasses.
1. Quarantine: When purchasing new livestock, be sure to quarantine them in a separate pen for 2-4 weeks before introducing them to the rest of your herd or flock.
2. Biosecurity Plan: A proper biosecurity plan can prevent disease outbreaks, reduce costs, put you in compliance with regulations, increase sustainability, and safeguard public health for animals and humans.
3. Proper Disposal: When an animal dies from a disease there are proper guidelines to be followed to prevent an outbreak.
Implementing steps like the three steps mentioned can prevent future outbreaks and together we can mitigate the spread of zoonotic disease, creating a safer environment for humans, animals and our shared home!For more information on zoonotic disease outbreak prevention, biosecurity plans, and general educational material, contact Jessi Hekmati, MPH at Small Ruminant Solutions.
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Every had mismatched twins? Want to know what causes it and how to prevent it - have a listen in and enjoy!
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All animals have their own limit/load to how much heat they can tolerate. This is important for normal body functions in sheep as their internal temperature to be maintained within a narrow range. In this episode we explore what is heat stress, how to identify it and hot to treat, manage and prevent heat stress in your sheep.
Useful links:
https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/livestock-and-animals/livestock-health-and-welfare/caring-for-animals-during-extreme-heat· https://www.mla.com.au/extension-training-and-tools/resource-hubs/transport-hub/sheep-transport-guidelines/
· https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/beef-cattle/managing-heat-load-and-heat-stress-sheep-and-cattle-saleyards#:~:text=However%2C%20as%20air%20temperature%20rises,sweating%20to%20increase%20evaporative%20cooling.
· https://www.veterinaryhandbook.com.au/Diseases.aspx?diseasenameid=116
· https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/support-and-resources/newsletters/sheep-notes-newsletter/sheep-notes-autumn-2020/signs-and-management-of-heat-stress-in-sheep
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The principles of ‘fit to load’ are to be used at any time the animal is being transported by road or rail.
For more information, please visit https://www.mla.com.au/fittoload where the full guide by MLA can be downloaded/printed for future use. This article has been adapted from the MLA ‘Fit to Load’ Guideline book (2019)
US links https://animal-welfare.extension.org/transport-and-care-of-sheep-and-goats/
Canadian links https://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/imports/import-policies/live-animals/2011-4Support the show
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Do you ever find yourself questioning your life choices with sheep and farming? I know I have. In this episode we question life choices and explore how you know if sheeping is right for you now and when or if that might change how you might know.
An existential episode of sorts to ponder and reflect on the choices we make and the challenges that come with those choices.
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Ever get the feeling that you should read the instructions!?? In this episode we explore what could and did go wrong when i didn't stop and read the label. Good advice for us all!
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It's about time that I focused on my own sheep!~ So to celebrate 175 episodes of The Sheep Show Podcast here is a special episode on Wiltshire Horn sheep - enjoy!
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I used the heatwave milk warmer this year to feed my bottle babies. It is distributed in Australia through Shearwell and is a Pyon product from the UK. Here is what I thought!
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What is it like to judge over 100 sheep and 6 breeds of sheep in one day! It was amazing! In this episode I explain my methodology and approach to judging sheep and what I focused on during my judging at Sheepvention 2024.
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What cool opportunity to explore shearing with none other than the famous Chloe!
Want to know when to shear, what you need to shear sheep and what breeds are easier to shear - check this episode out!
In this episode we explore:
How did Chloe become a shearer?How many sheep does she shear each season?
Do you need a qualification to shear? Is that the same everywhere in the world?
Who is her typical customer when it comes to a sheep owner?
What else do she do with sheep apart from shearing?
Why do sheep need shearing? What would happen if you didn’t shear?
What is crutching? Do all sheep need to be crutched?
How often do sheep need to be shorn? When would you do it- what time is best?
What is the easiest sheep to shear and the hardest? Are different breeds different to shear?
If an owner/breeder is preparing their sheep for shearing what do they need to do to prepare?
What infrastructure do sheep owners need for shearing?
What are the risks with shearing sheep? What about injuries to the sheep or human?
What are tips for breeders if they wanted to shear their own sheep?
Would you recommend people shear their own sheep!?
What do people do with their wool?
Shearers can be hard to find, what advice would you have for people looking at the year ahead and organising their husbandry tasks?
If you want to learn more about shearing you'll love this chat with Chloe!
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Rachel is a power house of knowledge and energy! Not only has she and her husband Kyle set up a sheep milking operation she has written a book about it!
Enjoy this episode whether you want to milk your sheep or not!
Check out what Rachel is up to on her insta handle
@whoopsydaisyfarm
And her book @
https://sawdustpublishing.com/product/the-guide-to-homestead-dairy-sheep/
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Patience is a virtue and in this episode we explore how patient we might need to be when breeding maiden ewes - lots of lessons here for me!
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I had the honor recently to judge sheep at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show and in this episode I share with you what I learned about sheep and judging sheep from that amazing experience!
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More tales and tails of lambing on the farm, including challenges and surprises with lambing maidens. Enjoy!
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The highs and lows, lessons and experiments from this year's lambing so far! Get ready for some very gory insights!
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Where do hair sheep come from? Are they are fad? What are their features and advantages and what breeds are there? Enjoy this journey into the amazing world of hair sheep breeds!
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What are dual purpose sheep breeds? How many are in this category and how do they vary country by country. Learn all about dual purpose sheep breeds in this episode!
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I love wool! Who knew there were so many breeds that offer us such a brilliant resource. Enjoy learning about the variety of wool sheep breeds that we have, where they come from and what qualities of wool they have.
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Talking our fight zone episode to the next level for you, my lovely subscriber! What are the tricks to make managing, moving and handling sheep easy. In this episode we talk about having a sixth sense with your sheep so working with them becomes easy! These tips will help reduce stress on you and your sheep every time you interact.
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