Is Your Barn Ready? The Essential Lambing & Kidding Guide for St. George Producers
- Rachel Miner, DVM
- Jan 21
- 2 min read
At Riverbend Veterinary Services, we know that the weeks leading up to lambing and kidding season are a mix of excitement and preparation. Whether you are managing a large flock or welcoming your very first kids in Pottawatomie County, successful outcomes start long before labor begins.
To support our local producers, Dr. Rachel Miner has compiled a comprehensive Lambing and Kidding Management Handout. This free resource is designed to be printed and kept in your barn kit, giving you quick access to critical numbers and protocols when you need them most.
What’s Inside the Guide? This isn't just a generic overview; it’s a practical protocol based on veterinary standards for our area. Inside, you’ll find:
Nutritional Timelines: Exactly when and how to introduce grain (14% pellet) to prevent acidosis and pregnancy toxemia during late gestation.
Vaccination Schedules: Reminders on timing your Clostridium perfringens (CD&T) boosters 3-4 weeks prior to due dates to ensure immunity is passed to the babies.
The "30-Minute Rule": Clear guidelines on active labor—knowing exactly how long to wait before intervening or calling for help.
Malpresentation Troubleshooting: How to identify if a lamb or kid is coming backward or with a head back, and basic steps to correct it.
Newborn Checklist: From dipping navels in 7% iodine to ensuring colostrum intake within the critical first 2-6 hours.
Download Your Copy Don't wait until 2:00 AM during a difficult birth to look for answers. Click the link below to download the full PDF guide.
We Are On Call for You While this guide covers the essentials, some deliveries require professional veterinary intervention. If you have been trying to assist a dam for 30 minutes with no progress, or if you are uncomfortable with the presentation, please do not hesitate to call. On farm emergency services are limited to a 20 mile radius of St. George, KS and depend on availability of Dr. Miner. If unavailable, please call the Veterinary Health Center at 785-632-5690 .
Riverbend Veterinary Services Dr. Rachel Miner 📞 785-477-8348 📍 Serving St. George, KS and surrounding areas
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