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One of my favorite books and most used is Laura Lawson's book Managing Your Ewe. (I'll add the publisher and ISBN after I get it back from the barn! ( 
) This book concentrates on treating sheep health ailments and has detailed treatments for almost all diseases. There are flowcharts in the back that help narrow down problems and references different pages for information. It is written for farmers to use but I've been told it can be a little overwhelming if you're not familier with sheep or treating sick animals. It probably shouldn't be your first book but it should be the second one you buy! It's more than paid for its self in saved lambs and improved practices here.
) This book concentrates on treating sheep health ailments and has detailed treatments for almost all diseases. There are flowcharts in the back that help narrow down problems and references different pages for information. It is written for farmers to use but I've been told it can be a little overwhelming if you're not familier with sheep or treating sick animals. It probably shouldn't be your first book but it should be the second one you buy! It's more than paid for its self in saved lambs and improved practices here.
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Another favorite of mine and would be a good beginners book is The Western Canadian Sheep Production manual. It might be hard to find, I'd try the Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board, area code 306-993-5200 It was under $20 in a softcover 8.5/11 book. It has a consise well organised format, short on health treatment but cover basic sheep care well. It is the sort of information that is usable anywhere not just in Western Canada.
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This thread isn't getting much use so I thought I'd give a short reveiw of a book I've often critisized. Thinking about it I've been very unfair and missed the obvious point about an very useful book. Paula Simmons authored a book called Raising Sheep The Modern Way. It is a little dated but I have to say as a first book it is very inspiring and coveres the basics very well. Most importantly it's an easy read. The author has a very relaxed style, a common touch perhaps? I wouldn't be surprised if most sheep farmers/keepers in North America hasn't had at least a quick read, and that says volumes about a book and author we all owe a great deal of respect and thanks to. Pick up a copy they're on eBay all the time!
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