The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: princesslayer on February 02, 2015, 02:39:49 pm
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Hi,
Can anyone recommend a good veterinary type book for sheep farmers/smallholders? Preferably not too complex!
Thanks
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I have a copy of "1001 interesting ways for your sheep to die (http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Veterinary-Book-Sheep-Farmers/dp/1903366305)" by David Henderson.
(http://www.isds.org.uk/clientfiles/images/products/B3266_VetyBookSheep_teeny.jpg)
It was published in 1990 though, and quite a lot of things have changed since then, such as the advice on foot trimming and wormer resistance.
I take it you need something more in depth than Tim Tyne's book (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/190487164X/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=1903366305&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=009411759SMMGZJFW7VP) (which is unbelievably superbly excellent)?
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i have sheep medicine by Philip R Scott and find it real good was published in 2006, i didnt find it to hard to understand either
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A second vote for the fab Phil.
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About time they updated David Henderson's book, I think. I met him when the Moredun Institute did their Atumn lecture tour of the UK a few years back. Photos can be a bit scary but most folks will never see most of the problems in there (I hope!)
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That's the problem with medical / veterinary books - scare the s**t out of you and the chances of you experiencing most of the conditions are pretty rare ;D
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It's quite pricey from UK sellers, but check out AbeBooks for US sellers:
http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/goto/book/abe-books/9781840761498/ (http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/goto/book/abe-books/9781840761498/)
Might have to wait a bit longer for it but it's a lot cheaper.
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Where else can Tim tynes book be purchased from? Not keen to buy from Amazon.
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Where else can Tim tynes book be purchased from? Not keen to buy from Amazon.
You could try Abeboooks.co.uk, but it seems quite pricey. I think I ordered mine directly from the publisher, when it came out originally. Not sure you can do that anymore though. Worth a try - II think it was Goodlife Press?
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Agnes Winter & Judith Charmley - the sheep keepers veterinary handbook. More useful than Tim tyne's book or the big blue book.
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Thanks all. I have Tim Tyne's book and love it, it's currently on Home Farmer website for £20 (checked today). They are having a big book sale so worth a look.
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I've got Tim Henderson's book but its just not my sort of book.
I swear by a much friendlier and more pictures book by Agnes Winter and Claire Phythian - both vets and first published in 2011. Its called Sheep Health, Husbandry and Disease - a photographic guide
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I swear by a much friendlier and more pictures book by Agnes Winter and Claire Phythian - both vets and first published in 2011. Its called Sheep Health, Husbandry and Disease - a photographic guide
I hadn't seen this - looks quite good!
I think the Henderson book is just a wee bit outdated by now...
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I have a copy of "1001 interesting ways for your sheep to die (http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Veterinary-Book-Sheep-Farmers/dp/1903366305)" by David Henderson.
(http://www.isds.org.uk/clientfiles/images/products/B3266_VetyBookSheep_teeny.jpg)
It was published in 1990 though, and quite a lot of things have changed since then, such as the advice on foot trimming and wormer resistance.
I take it you need something more in depth than Tim Tyne's book (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/190487164X/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=1903366305&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=009411759SMMGZJFW7VP) (which is unbelievably superbly excellent)?
David Henderson's book is excellent, but as you say, could do with updating. The advice re worming will also be dated.
Tim's book isn't a vet book - he tried to focus on keeping sheep alive rather than looking at all the things they can die from!
There is another totally brilliant books - Flock Health Planning by Neil Sargisson, but it is dear and is probably a bit more technical that you are looking for.
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I heard Neil Sargison gave a talk at the Dick Vet school a couple of years back on goat health, and he was brilliant! BUT.... haven't got 65quid for a book right now... :(
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I bought it for Tim as a birthday present a couple of years ago when it was priced at £50. The most i have ever spent on a book.
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Where else can Tim tynes book be purchased from? Not keen to buy from Amazon.
Order from any book shop...
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I can recommend this The Sheep Keepers Veterinary Handbook - I worked as a nurse with Judith Charnley and she is brilliant. Her book is perfect. Its my bible.
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(http://www.isds.org.uk/clientfiles/images/products/B3266_VetyBookSheep_teeny.jpg)
Very good book
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Personally I like the TV vet sheep book, Eddie Strainton (sp?)
Foot trimming etc is out of date but I found the lambing pics and explanations a godsend :thumbsup:
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We picked up the T V Vet sheep book In a charity shop for 50p and it has been invaluable.
As you say some of information is out of date but for diagnosis it does the job.