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Lamb’s tail docks are too short

This ram’s tail is too short. It should be about 80mm longerDocking is in full swing and too many farmers are not heeding the MAF Sheep Welfare Code and are docking their lambs’ tails too short. The rule is simple to remember – “the dock should be able to wag”! Docking is done under considerable … Read more

Sheep Farm Husbandry – Castration and Tail Docking

Castration, tail docking, age, methods, welfare issues By Dr Clive Dalton These procedures have been carried out for centuries, castration to reduce the number of males on the farm, and docking tails to avoid the growth of dags that attract blowflies. So the term “docking” for both these operations, done at the same time. Both … Read more