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Extra Features–There are many options for sheep stands, and while it’s tempting to buy the fanciest model with all of the bells and whistles, be honest with yourself about how often you plan to use your stand, and weigh the extra cost against investing in a new pair of sheep shears, or other useful equipment. I like the price-point of these models for beginners. I’ve seen this style of stand hold up for many years, lasting 4H kids for their entire tenure showing sheep. Steel Sheep Trimming Stand from Weaver Leather Both while evaluating the foot and while trimming, be sure to look for any signs of the foot issues described below. After the trimming is complete, observe the individual as they walk away. If they are showing signs of lameness or discomfort that were not present before the trim, it may be that one or more claws were trimmed too short. Be sure to watch them closely in the coming days, consulting with your veterinarian if the issue is severe or persists. Digital Multi-Stage Walkthrough Winch–If you show at a number of fairs, and are regularly setting up your sheep shearing stand for extended periods of time, this expensive feature is nice. It allows you to lower the stand to make it easy for sheep to walk on to it. Then, once they are secure, you can raise the stand to the appropriate height with a winch. These stands tend to be expensive and very heavy. They also take up a lot more space than traditional folding stands. Hoof health plays an important role in a sheep’s overall health and well-being, so be sure to take hoof care seriously! Neglecting to trim a resident’s hooves before they become seriously overgrown can predispose them to various foot issues, so regular hoof evaluation and trimming is key. Be sure to learn proper technique – remember, improper trimming can cause issues that could have been avoided. Poor nutrition can also negatively affect hoof health, so make sure your residents are fed a healthy diet that meets all their nutritional needs.

Buy a larger energizer than necessary. When the fence pleases, most folks will buy more fence—and need additional output. Be sure to work with your veterinarian if you suspect one of your residents has laminitis. In acute cases, in addition to analgesics (typically an NSAID), it’s important to also identify the underlying cause (and correct/treat it if possible). In chronic cases, frequent, aggressive hoof trimming will be necessary. Your veterinarian can guide you in how often and how aggressively to trim their feet. While not all laminitis is associated with dietary issues, ensuring your residents are on a proper diet and avoiding sudden changes to their diet is helpful in preventing laminitis as well as a host of other health issues. If someone needs supplemental grain, be sure to introduce this slowly. Foot Abscesses The prices of our trimming stands includes your choice of head pieces. All head pieces and parts are zinc plated. We have our regular head piece which suites larger breeds most often. We also have a nose loop head piece which is great when putting a sheep on the stand for the first time or working with smaller animals. Once the nose enters into the loop, they cannot turn their head from side to side. The head pieces can be adjusted in & out of the stand and up & down to properly & comfortably secure your sheep. The head pieces can be removed completely to minimize the space the stand takes up when hauling. Sheep hooves are made out of keratin – the same protein that makes up our fingernails and toenails. And just like our nails, a sheep’s hooves are constantly growing. In the wild, a sheep would naturally wear down their hooves while walking and grazing, but in most sanctuary environments, hooves will not be worn down enough through activity alone. Therefore, it is our responsibility to trim our residents’ hooves regularly to ensure their comfort and health! There are three primary factors which I recommend considering before purchasing a sheep stand for your farm. These include:

Dan Morrical joined the Iowa State University staff in 1984 as Extension Sheep Specialist after completing his doctorate degree at New Mexico State University. He held the rank of Full Professor as of July 1, 1995 and retired from full-time teaching in 2017.

At the major shows and sales, a person can walk around the barns and see a good number of Ketcham’s Trimming Stands because of the quality we have built into these stands. They are heavy enough to provide stability and to withstand the largest sheep out there. We are so confident of our stands and we want you to feel the same. All of our trimming stands are designed by us, made by us here in the USA. As explained above, interdigital dermatitis is caused by the bacteria Fusobacterium necrophorum, and often occurs in warm, wet conditions. If the foot is exposed to wet conditions for prolonged periods of time, it can become vulnerable to damage, especially between the claws, which allows bacteria to enter. Individuals with interdigital dermatitis will have inflammation of the tissue between the claws, and the skin may be discolored, moist, raw, and sensitive. Sheep with interdigital dermatitis usually develop only mild lameness. Individuals with this condition are vulnerable to infectious foot rot. This will save you some time up-front, and you’ll be glad to have a folding stand at the fair. A metal stand will last for years, unlike a wood stand. This very affordable steel sheep stand from Weaver Leather features folding legs which can be secured for easy transport, wide pads at the base of each leg, which makes the stand tip-resistant, and it is powder-coated to help prevent rust.Infectious foot rot (sometimes spelled “footrot” or used interchangeably with the term “hoof rot”) is a bacterial infection that affects both sheep and goats but tends to be more severe in sheep. Though there are often multiple bacteria involved, Dichelobacter nodosus (formerly Bacteroides nodosus) must be present to be considered true foot rot. The other bacteria most often associated with foot rot, but which in the absence of D. nodosus does not cause true foot rot, is Fusobacterium necrophorum. On its own, F.necrophorum causes interdigital dermatitis Dermatitis refers to skin irritation. This may include itchy, dry skin or a rash on swollen, reddened skin. It may also cause the skin to blister, ooze, crust or flake (described below) but can make the foot vulnerable to infection with D. nodosus. There are numerous strains of D.nodosus with varying degrees of virulence. Some countries, such as Australia, categorize infectious foot rot as benign or virulent based on the strain, but this is less common in other parts of the world, including in the US. Residents may have a particular form of restraint that they are most comfortable with, so before you start trimming, take time to find a position that keeps them calm. Even if you have a go-to technique you prefer, you may find certain individuals or situations require something different, so it’s a good idea to get used to different forms of restraint.