Lambing essentials

As lambing season draws near for sheep producers, we wanted to share some of our "essentials" for lambing!

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We use this DEWALT Tool Box to carry our most commonly used lambing supplies. There is a place on the top for needles/syringes and ample storage in the box itself for items. 

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Artificial insemination gloves are handy to keep yourself and the sheep protected during internal examinations.

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Basic latex free gloves- a necessity for lambing!

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Premier 1 "Prima" Heat Lamp is our preferred heat lamp because it has a plastic grill that helps prevent sheep from damaging the bulb. In addition, if a hot bulb breaks, the plastic grill should stave off bedding catching on fire.

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Bulbs for heat lamps

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We love this SuperLube from Premier1! The lubricant has antiseptic properties to kill micro-organisms. 

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Triodine-7: Antiseptic/disinfectant that we use to sanitize navels after delivery 

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Leg snare for pulling lambs

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Digital hanging scale utilized for obtaining accurate birth weights

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Sling for lambs for hanging scale

There are many other things that can be added to your lambing essentials box! These are some of our favorites and we feel that these items aid in our lambing success. 
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​Disclaimer: I am NOT a licensed veterinarian. The information on this site is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional veterinarian advice. Please contact your veterinarian. Any purchases through the Amazon links generate commission for this website. 

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