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2012-10-09T09:31:12-05:00

Farm preparedness tips

By Premier 1 Supplies

Ear and neck tags identify animals and their owners. If an animal wanders away from where it should be, it can much more easily be identified and returned to its owner. An extra roll of electrified netting is useful in case of a downed fence. A small holding pen can be made with the netting […]

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Bucket, Ear tags, Electrified netting, Insulators, Neck tags, Rope, Twine
2012-10-08T09:37:42-05:00

Creep feeding

By Premier 1 Supplies

When building a creep feeding area, use a Creep Gate to prevent ewes from eating the lambs’ feed.

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Creep feeding, Creep feeding gate
2012-10-10T16:54:08-05:00

Use temporary fencing for first-time rotational grazing

By Premier 1 Supplies

If you are planning to divide pastures for the first time, we strongly recommend using a temporary fence for the first year or two.

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Rotational grazing, Temporary fencing
2012-10-05T13:22:51-05:00

How to tag a lamb using EasyTags and a Premier Applicator

By Premier 1 Supplies

EasyTags are made of polyurethane and available in 3 sizes.

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EasyTags, Premier Applicator
2012-10-05T13:28:00-05:00

How to tag a lamb using MiniTags and a MiniTag Applicator

By Premier 1 Supplies

MiniTags are reliable long-term tags. Preferred for small sheep breeds.

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MiniTag, MiniTag applicator
2012-10-05T13:45:44-05:00

How to tag a lamb using Snapp Tags and a Snapp Tag Applicator

By Premier 1 Supplies

Snapp tags are temporary nylon loop tags for lambs.

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Snapp Tag Applicator, Snapp Tags
2012-10-05T13:48:55-05:00

How to tag a lamb using Swivel Tags and a Swivel Tag Applicator

By Premier 1 Supplies

Swivel tags an excellent nylon 2-piece first tag for lambs.

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Swivel Tag Applicator, Swivel Tags
2012-10-05T10:40:52-05:00

Installing clipping blades on a Premier 4000c clipper

By Premier 1 Supplies

Clipping machines are for precision fleece, fiber and hair removal. They use blade sets which must be set up properly.

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4000c Clipper, Clipper blade set, Clipper head
2024-10-19T13:39:51-05:00

Processing lambs with “O” rings

By Premier 1 Supplies

An expander stretches the latex rubber ring(s) open to allow sliding it over a tail or scrotum. When released the ring(s) clamps the arteries shut. The tail or scrotum usually drops off in 7 to 14 days.

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Castrating, Docking, Expander, Lamb, O rings
2012-10-05T10:40:26-05:00

Installing a comb & cutter to Premier 4000s shear head

By Premier 1 Supplies

Shearing machines are used for the rapid removal of fleece, fiber and hair. They use combs and cutters. Properly installing combs and cutters is critical.  

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4000s Shear, Comb, Cutter, Shear head
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