When attempts to graft lambs fail, it is sometimes necessary to place the newly born lamb on milk replacer. A good manager will use milk replacer when no other means for supporting the lamb are feasible, though the cost of the product is sometimes prohibitive. Producers sometimes find they have invested more money in the cost of the replacer than the commercial lamb is worth. A common mistake made in artificial rearing of lambs is the use of milk replacers not specifically formulated for lambs. Post Lambing Docking and Castration .
Long tails interfere with breeding and lambing.
Docked lambs present a more uniform appearance. The dressed lamb carcass has a more attractive appearance, and the tail is a non-marketable product. Ram lambs are sometimes discriminated against in the market place. When to Dock and Castrate . Docking and castration are performed best at the same time.