Minimizing Disease in Your Sheep Flock, A Guide to Preventive Flock Health

Flock health is one of the most critical areas of management that can affect the overall productivity and ultimately the profitability of a flock of sheep. Failure to provide adequate attention to flock health can have disastrous effects on both the welfare of your sheep and your bank account. However, by implementing proper flock health management practices, you can minimize your exposure to production risks associated with diseases. This fact sheet will review several different aspects of flock management which can have an impact on disease resistance or susceptibility within your herd.