A Note About Market Lamb Docking

Authors

USU Extension, Utah State University

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

1-1-2000

Abstract

Tail removal or docking of lambs by the commercial sheep industry is a standard management practice. When properly docked, the tail or dock will be long enough that when lifting the tail to defecate, the caudal folds on the under side of the tail are raised.

Recommended Citation

Extension, USU, "A Note About Market Lamb Docking" (2000). All Current Publications. Paper 1440.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/1440