"Millions of lambs and ewes die each year during the lambing season. The reasons behind this high level of perinatal mortality are not easily explained and problems that do arise may be difficult to predict." "This fully revised new edition of Practical Lambing and Lamb Care attempts to unravel this complex subject by providing practical guidance and information on all aspects of lambing and lamb care. It covers the major diseases and problems in lambs, from poisoning to foot and mouth disease, and includes chapters on the health of the ewe (including abortion issues), preventative methods, lambing techniques and also considers animal welfare issues."--Jacket.

1. The newborn lamb -- 2. Lambing the ewe -- 3. Problems in lambs -- 4. Problems in ewes -- 5. Abortion in ewes -- 6. Prevention of problems -- 7. Techniques for treating newborn lambs -- 8. Welfare at lambing.