Good husbandry is the foundation of flock health and welfare. This section brings together essential resources and guidance to help you care for your sheep throughout the year. From day-to-day care, welfare legislation, and lameness control, to managing fleece quality and preparing for lambing, you’ll find practical advice and up-to-date standards to support high-quality livestock management. Whether you’re a new owner or an experienced breeder, these tools will help you maintain the health, comfort, and performance of your flock.
General Care
- VBS Care Guide
- Lameness Control in Sheep
- Managing Sheep in Hot Weather
- Husbandry & Welfare
- Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock (Sheep)
Fleece
Lambing & Youngstock
- Lambing Guide
- Lamb Registrations
- Tail Docking Standards
- Castration Guidance
- Colostrum Management for Lambs
- DNA Ear Tagging & Registrations
- Ear Tagging Demonstration Video
- Order your VBS DNA Tissue tags from Caisley Eartag Ltd