The Veterinary Book for Sheep Farmers

Seriously sheepish people will benefit from these pages; whether shepherd, farmer, or student as just about everything is covered - in a way that's interesting and understandable, yet informative and in enough depth to get to the root of the problem. Cure yes, but also prevention!

I'd had my eye (from a distance) on this book for a long while, I now regret not acquiring it sooner.


A "must have" book for anyone who keeps sheep   August 21, 1999
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The bible for everyone who keeps sheep from smallholders to large scale farmers.

David Henderson is a practising vet in the UK but with experience in the US as well. The book reflects his expertise, and sometimes clashes with traditional farming practice, usually explaining why.

The book is well illustrated, with mainly black and white photographs, as well as illustrations where appropriate. I have used the book for seven years and never found a problem that couldn't be diagnosed.

When professional help is required is addressed well, but details are usually provided for those that are more confident and want to have ago themselves. The book isn't at all patronising towards the general farmer.

Buy it now, have a browse and then keep it handy for when things go wrong.