Importância dos cuidados iniciais com os cordeiros

Abstract

The general objective of this literature review was to understand the importance of initial care and management of lambs. The correct care for the herd and the first care for the newborn was shown, the importance of ingesting colostrum, weaning, navel healing, weighing, hygiene of the facilities where the herds are located. The number of lambs raised per ewe unit is a key determinant of productivity and profitability in mid-season prime lamb production and beef sheep systems around the world. Sheep productivity targets vary depending on the production system within and between countries. This is a bibliographic, exploratory study carried out through a literature review. A bibliographical survey was carried out on scientific articles, in the Virtual Health Library – VHL as well as in the National Library of Medicine (PubMed) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo), Veterinary Medicine online articles, Books in the period from 2013 to 2023. A management appropriate with lambs, its purpose is to provide greater productivity and a minimum mortality rate in the herd, minimizing economic losses.