Lamb Tail Docking: What, Why, and How

If you’ve watched some of our other lamb videos, you may have noticed that all of our baby lambs have tails, while the mamas do not. This is because we dock (or shorten) the tails on our lambs. Tail docking is not something we do for fun or for looks. It is an important part of how we keep our animals safe and healthy. Learn more by watching this video!

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Disclaimer:
I am not a veterinarian. The methods and instructions in this video are basic animal husbandry techniques. If you have specific questions regarding the health or welfare of your animals, I highly recommend you contact a large animal vet in your area.

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Sources and Resources:

1) Schoenian, Susan. “In Two Shakes of a Lamb's Tail.” Sheep 101: Tails, 2015,
www.sheep101.info/tails.html.
2) Schoenian, Susan. “Docking and Castrating.” Sheep 201, 2019,
www.sheep101.info/201/dockcastrate.html.
3) Simmons, Paula, and Carol Ekarius. Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep: Breeding, Care, Facilities.
Storey Publishing, 2009.

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