Author Topic: Transporting in lamb ewes? (Read 2375 times)

Hillview Farm · « **on:** November 16, 2013, 05:45:15 pm »

I'm not planning on moving any in lamb ewes but I just wondered What is the cut off period for moving in lamb ewes? Is it 4 weeks pre lambing?

Ladygrey · « **Reply #1 on:** November 16, 2013, 05:53:58 pm »

I also am keen to find out the answer to this question!

fsmnutter · « **Reply #2 on:** November 16, 2013, 05:58:40 pm »

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69423/pb12544f-transport-sheep.pdf
All the regulations are in there for transporting sheep.
Most species are not allowed to be transported in last 10% of gestation period (15d for sheep) and need a bit more room so as not to get jostled.
Hope that helps
Suzanne

Hillview Farm · « **Reply #3 on:** November 16, 2013, 06:16:30 pm »

Perfect thank you!

ScotsGirl · « **Reply #4 on:** November 16, 2013, 08:51:01 pm »

Does it depend on distance? I normally move mine home a week before due but its only quarter of a mile down the road and they never seem to fret.

devonlad · « **Reply #5 on:** November 16, 2013, 10:04:07 pm »

I believe there is a slight caveat to the 15 days which must be less than 50kms if it is necessary to improve the birthing conditions or something like that- its all in the doc that fsmnutter posted