New Master Illustrated Sheep Edition

New Master Illustrated Sheep Edition

Your definitive, textbook-style reference for sheep farming in South Africa — over 300 pages packed with detailed illustrations, diagrams, and practical knowledge covering every stage of sheep husbandry.

Whether you're a beginner setting up your first flock or an experienced farmer sharpening your knowledge, this handbook delivers the clarity and depth you need — from understanding anatomy to managing disease outbreaks and perfecting lambing protocols.

What's Inside

PART I — Sheep Farming in South Africa

• South Africa's Sheep Breeds

PART II — Anatomy and Physiology

• External Body Parts
• The Digestive System
• The Respiratory System
• The Circulatory System
• Heart Anatomy in Detail
• Male & Female Reproductive Systems
• The Ewe Reproductive (Oestrous) Cycle
• Udder and Teat Anatomy
• Hoof Anatomy
• The Nervous System
• Eye Anatomy
• Teeth and Age Assessment
• Major Muscle Groups
• How the Body Systems Work Together
• Fertilisation Illustrated
• Sheep Reproduction: Putting It Together

PART III — Nutrition and Body Condition

• Nutrition Fundamentals
• Body Condition Scoring (BCS)
• Healthy vs Underweight vs Overweight Sheep
• Sheep Meat Grading
• Wool Growth and Quality

PART IV — Conformation, Structure and Breeding Selection

• Correct Sheep Conformation
• Hoof Angle and Leg Conformation Faults
• Jaw Faults: Overshot and Undershot Bite
• Ram Structural Soundness Assessment

PART V — Reproduction and Mating Management

• Ram:Ewe Mating Management

PART VI — Pregnancy, Lambing and Neonatal Care

• Pregnancy Anatomy of the Ewe
• Pregnancy Toxaemia (Twin Lamb Disease)
• Signs That Lambing Is Approaching
• Lambing Preparation and Supervision
• The Normal Lambing Sequence
• Common Abnormal Lamb Presentations
• The Assisted-Lambing Decision Chart
• The Newborn Lamb First-Hour Checklist
• Lamb Navel Treatment
• The Colostrum Timeline
• Orphan Lamb Feeding
• Correct Bottle-Feeding Position
• The Weaning Process
• Lamb Creep-Feeding Setup

PART VII — Health, Disease and Parasite Management

• Quick Reference: Common Diseases and Symptoms
• Pasteurellosis, Pneumonia, Orf, Pink Eye, Mastitis, Sheep Scab, Coccidiosis, Milk Fever, Bottle Jaw
• Internal and External Parasites: Where They Live
• Barber's Pole Worm, Roundworm, Tapeworm, Liver Fluke Lifecycles
• Anthelmintic (Dewormer) Resistance
• Faecal Egg Count (FEC) & FAMACHA© Anaemia Scoring
• Ticks: Lifecycle and Damage
• Flystrike (Myiasis / Blowfly Strike)
• The General Internal Parasite Lifecycle

PART VIII — Hoof Health and Lameness

• Hoof and Lameness: An Overview
• Foot Scald, Foot Rot, Hoof Abscess
• Correct Hoof Trimming

PART IX — Ageing and Flock Management

• Age and Body Condition Assessment