Sheep special: Mastitis – what are the signs and symptoms to look out for?

Spotting early signs of mastitis can help to manage and treat ewes

clock • 3 min read
Sheep special: Mastitis – what are the signs and symptoms to look out for?

Mastitis is an important cause of death and premature culling and occurs when bacteria penetrate the teat canal and enter the udder. This may result in anything from a few clots in the milk to a ewe...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Sheep

Border disease could be quietly costing your flock
Sheep

Border disease could be quietly costing your flock

Biosecurity and testing are key to controlling border disease in sheep flocks, a disease which could be silently driving high barren rates and abortions

Katie Fallon
Katie Fallon
clock 04 August 2026 • 4 min read
Opinion: If this EU livestock transport rule passes, it could destroy UK livestock farming
Sheep

Opinion: If this EU livestock transport rule passes, it could destroy UK livestock farming

Farmers Guardian livestock specialist Ellie Layton on the EU's review of animal welfare during transport

Ellie Layton
Ellie Layton
clock 03 August 2026 • 3 min read
Why better sheep fertility starts long before the ram goes in the field
Sheep

Why better sheep fertility starts long before the ram goes in the field

Research suggests successful breeding preparation is about far more than feeding extra concentrates for a few weeks before the ram goes out.

Ellie Layton
Ellie Layton
clock 01 August 2026 • 5 min read