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2. Docking

Docking is the shortening a lamb’s tail. Dock-

ing improves the health and welfare of

sheep and lambs. It prevents fecal mat-

ter from accumulating on the tail and

the behind of the animal

Importance of docking

 To make intercourse between ewe and

ram easy.

 To prevent tails from becoming covered by dungs and attract

flies and diseases

3. Shearing

This is the cutting of wool from a

sheep using a shearing machine. A

shearing machine is used to cut wool

from a sheep. Wool is sold for industrial

purposes

4. Dehorning

This is the removal of horns from animals

Dehorning prevents

animals from hurting

each other.

It creates space in ani-

mal houses.