SHEEP MANAGEMENT PRE-LAMBING: Vaccination

Good immunity is one of the most important pillars of good health care. The immune system of late pregnant ewes is under severe pressure and needs to be supported. For the ewe itself, especially with an increase in good quality nutrition in late pregnancy, it is essential that immunity against pulpy kidney (Clostridium spp) is optimized by vaccination. 

The newborn lamb is born without immunity and is totally dependent on good quality colostrum high in antibodies, to get its immune system into gear. By vaccinating late pregnancy ewes (clostridium-related diseases and pasteurella), the quality of colostrum can be increased. This will protect the lamb in the first few weeks as best as possible. Please contact your local veterinarian for the most suitable vaccines for your area. 

NB. General nutrition and trace minerals can affect the effectiveness of vaccines.