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	the sheep book for smallholders Tim Tyne The long awaited book promises to be the ONLY book on keeping sheep that anybody wanting to keep sheep on a small-scale will every need. Whether the reader keeps sheep for pleasure or profit this key text covers all the essential information needed to wholly care for their flock: Split up into the shepherd’s calendar each section covers, in great detail, breeds, housing, feeding, grass management, stock management, breeding, lambing and obstetrics, ailments, slaughter, butchering, sales, showing, shearing plus a unique section devoted to processing of the fleece including wool, spinning and weaving. Combined with an invaluable resource section and appendicies this book will be the ultimate shepherd’s companion and ideal for both the novice and more experienced sheepkeeper dealing with real things in a way that inspires ordinary people to believe that they really can do it. Hardback. 320pp more on sheep Price: £29.95
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	starting with sheep: a beginner's guide Mary Castell This is a clear and concise book, invaluable to those new to sheep, particularly in the early years of sheep-keeping. Its colour guide helps to identify most of the breed groups that are likely to be encountered. The book covers preliminary decisions such as breeds, handling, equipment and housing; caring for sheep; the shepherd's year; and regulations and codes of practice. 96pp click on image for contents page more on sheep Price: £7.95
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	sheep for beginners Nigel Woodrup This beginner's guide to keeping a few sheep covers all you need to know from buying sheep to lambing. It is suitable for the small holder who wants to keep a few ewes. It also covers equipment, housing, shearing, sales from sheep, moving sheep, lambing, records, diseases and problems. 96pp click on image for contents page more on sheep Price: £10.00
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	an introduction to keeping sheep Jane Upton and Dennis Soden A much acclaimed guide packed full of detailed information and solid, sensible advice with descriptive line drawings and superb colour photographs. The contents include what type of sheep to buy, which breed to buy (with a comprehensive guide to each), buying and where to buy, housing, fencing, learning how to handle your sheep, care of both the flock and the breeding flock as wells as basic veterinary advice and a shepherds calendar. The emphasis throughout is on the essential skills and techniques that should be at any shepherd's fingertips. 208pp more on sheep Price: £12.99
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	practical sheep keeping Kim Cardell Absolutely brilliant book that explains everything you need to know to manage sheep and keep them healthy. Aimed particularly at the keeper of the small flock - say around thirty ewes - the principles nevertheless apply to flocks of all sizes. From choosing and buying, through housing, feeding and routine management, to breeding and lambing, Kim Cardell offers sound advice based on many years' experience. 176pp click on image for contents page more on sheep Price: £16.99
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	sheep ailments: recognition and treatment Eddie Straiton Eddie Straiton is the world's outstanding communicator of veterinary procedures and animal care. He earned the title 'TV Vet' from the long series of television programmes in which he brilliantly demonstrated animal husbandry to a wide audience. Following on from his television experience, Eddie Straiton became a prolific author, and more than half a million copies of his books have been sold around the world. Now in its seventh edition, Sheep Ailments - Recognition and Treatment covers all the essential information that a flock owner, shepherd or student needs to know. 192pp click on image for contents page more on sheep Price: £18.99
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	lameness in sheep Agnes Winter Lameness is one of the most important welfare issues in sheep keeping. This invaluable book has been designed to assist all those who keep sheep in controlling lameness and in maintaining a flock with sound healthy feet. A comprehensive reference work for all sheepkeepers. Written by an experienced veterinary surgeon and acknowledged specialist in sheep medicine. Covers all the main causes of sheep lameness, including foot, joint and leg. Emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and the control of infectious forms of lameness. Examines the equipment needed for efficient foot care. Presents a detailed consideration of correct methods of treatment and control including foot trimming, footbaths and foot-bathing chemicals and the use of vaccine and antibiotics. 168pp more on sheep Price: £16.99
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	a manual of lambing techniques Cicely Hill & Agnes Winter Lambing can be a challenging prospect whether it's your first or 31st season. This practical manual takes you through the period approaching, during and immediately after lambing. Advice is given on how to deal with a range of situations, including normal and malpresentations; the sick in-lamb ewe; abortion; pre- and post-lambing prolapses; the health of the newborn lamb; and problems and emergencies in the first few days. 96pp more on sheep Price: £14.99
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