Rearing Kids/Lambs for profit
Kids/Lambs for profit Heavy losses incur due to mortality in kids/lambs. Kids mortality is maximum in first 3 months of life. Reasons of kids mortality : Lack of immunity – less colostrum/milk Hypothermia- pneumonia Pneumonia- less immunity, hypothermia, poor flooring/housing Diarrhoea – less immunity, improper feed, unhygienic housing and flooring How to avoid losses: Kids care start when they are still in their mothers uterus. Kids or lambs should born healthy. • All does/ewes should be given good flushing ration (before mating) to prevent early embryonic mortality. • Graze or feed them separately from rest of the herd. Often mixing with adult male or other aggressive females may cause abortion/early embryonic mortality. • Pregnant doe should be dewormed before kidding with pregnancy safe dewormer(4th or 5th month of Pregnancy). • Ensure supply of good quality sufficient feed and water. • Vaccinate pregnant does/ewes with PPR and ET minimum 3 wee