How to manage lambs in early spring

After the birth of a nursing lamb, the umbilical cord typically breaks naturally. If it doesn’t, gently twist the cord about 5 to 8 cm from the lamb’s abdomen and then apply 5% iodine to the exposed end to disinfect it. Avoid using scissors or blades, as this can increase the risk of infection. Newborn lambs often have mucus on their bodies, so it's important to wipe them dry with a clean cloth or straw, starting with the mouth, nose, and ears. This helps stimulate breathing and keeps the lamb warm. Within 2 to 4 hours after birth, the lamb should be encouraged to nurse colostrum as soon as possible. Colostrum is rich in antibodies that help boost the lamb’s immunity and aid in passing meconium. Stronger lambs may need assistance to find the teat. In early spring, temperatures are still low, and lambs have weak resistance to cold. Therefore, maintaining a warm and dry environment in the sheep shelter is crucial. The housing should be clean, well-ventilated, and insulated. Ewes and their lambs should be kept separately in individual pens to prevent overcrowding and reduce disease transmission. On sunny days, allow the ewes and lambs to bask in the sunlight for warmth and better health. During early lactation, the lamb’s nutrition mainly comes from the mother’s milk, so it’s essential to feed the ewe properly. Supplemental feeding should be based on the ewe’s condition and milk production. Typically, 0.5 kg of concentrate and 1 kg of silage per day can be provided. To enhance milk production, a traditional remedy includes boiling 25 grams of kelp with 100 grams of lard in water. Let the ewe consume this broth once daily. Milk production usually increases within 12 hours. Repeat this every 3 to 4 days for 3 to 4 times. Also, provide plenty of fresh green feeds. Another method involves soaking 250 grams of soybeans in water, grinding them, and cooking until soft. Let the ewe drink this twice a day for 3 to 4 days to support milk yield. By the time the lamb is 15 days old, it’s important to begin training it to eat solid food. This helps develop its digestive system and prepares it for weaning. Offer high-quality hay, boiled carrots, and leaves to introduce variety. Gradually introduce crushed corn, bean cakes, and mix them with chopped green feed to improve taste and nutrient intake. This early exposure to different foods supports healthy growth and ensures a smooth transition to independent feeding.

Feed Enzymes

Feed additive enzymes Simple classification of feed enzymes:

1.endogenous enzymes, refers to the animal body can secrete digestive enzymes, the main function is to digest the nutrients in the feed used to improve the digestibility of feed; The digestive system of young animals is not perfect, and the digestive enzymes secreted by the body are insufficient. In particular, a large amount of endogenous enzymes should be added to the feed based on plant raw materials to solve the digestive problems. Endogenous enzymes generally refer to protease, amylase, lipase and so on.

2. Exogenous enzymes refer to the enzyme preparations that animals cannot secrete autonomously and must be added. The main function is to degrade the anti-nutrient factors of plant raw materials, non-starch polysaccharides that hinder the release of nutrients and react with the contact of endogenous enzymes, such as cell walls, and non-starch polysaccharides that bring negative effects; Common are phytase, xylanase, glucanase, cellulase, mannanase, galactosidase, etc.

3.functional enzymes, mainly use its catalytic function to achieve the processes and products we need, such as glucose oxidase, a brief overview is the catalytic process with glucose to consume oxygen, produce gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide, Reduce the PH value of the gut, and use its strong oxidation to alleviate mycotoxin poisoning and protect the health of the digestive system, improve immunity and other functions; In addition, there are catalase, lysozyme and other related products, the specific function is not this unnecessary

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