A Tricky Lambing with Adam Henson
Sheep on Your Smallholding
Programme 3 - The Breeding Flock
Adam Henson and vet Mike Glover find a young ewe in difficulty, they quickly discover that she is trying to give birth to a lamb -- just its head is presented and in this position both the ewe and her lamb are in danger without rapid, expert intervention. The full version is available on DVD from The Smallholder Series web site (http://www.smallholderseries.co.uk/).
Our expert, Mike Glover (MA VetMB, CertSHP MRCVS) holds an RCVS Certificate in Sheep Health and Production, and established SW Sheep Breeding Services in 1989 as part of Horsepond Veterinary Centre. He has subsequently helped build up a team with a special interest in sheep medicine and reproduction. Mike is a longstanding member of the Sheep Veterinary Society, and has served as a committee member of the SVS and as an examiner for the RCVS Certificate in sheep health and production.
Sheep Drenching (worming) with Adam Henson
Sheep on Your Smallholding
Programme 2 - Managing Your Flock for Peak Health
This is an excerpt from Adam Henson and expert Lesley Stubbings demonstrating correct techniques for drenching sheep effectively and discussing the responsible use of wormers. The full version is available on DVD from The Smallholder Series web site.
Our expert, Lesley Stubbings OBE, provides specialist sheep advice and training. In addition to her role with SCOPS (Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep), Lesley also has been a Director of Moredun Foundation (1995-2005), and is an Honorary Life Member of the Sheep Vet Society amongst many other widespread involvements with the sheep industry. Lesley was appointed an OBE for services to the sheep industry in 2006.
Condition Scoring Sheep with Adam Henson
Sheep on Your Smallholding
Programme 2 - Managing Your Flock for Peak Health
Adam Henson demonstrates how to check the condition score of your sheep -- a job that's essential for monitoring the nutritional requirements of pregnant ewes, helping to detect illness, as well as judging when a lamb is ready for market. This is an excerpt from "Managing your Flock for Peak Health", programme two in the "Sheep on Your Smallholding" series of DVDs, available from The Smallholder Series web site.
Bio: In addition to his best-known role as a TV presenter, Adam has a real job -- farming! He is also an expert on rare breeds and runs a Farm Park in the Costwolds which is an RBST centre.
