Information on pre-lambing sheep tests. Document Sheep Metabolic profile information (561.86 KB / PDF) Ideally blood sampling should be done 2-3 weeks before lambing is due to start. Earlier than this, sheep are not yet in the high risk period and so there is the potential that some energy problems could be missed. Later than this, the opportunity to make nutritional adjustments for the benefit of the flock are limited. Which Sheep to Sample Groups of no less than five sheep in each category (triplet, twin, single) Our standard test encourages submission of up to 20 samples Sampling is also of benefit to un-scanned flocks as the same principles apply Bloods to submit Please submit one Lithium Heparin (green topped) blood tube from each sheep. Information required Please complete a Sheep test input form for each group submitted Document Sheep test input forms (116.16 KB / PDF) For each group we require the following information Number of foetuses (if scanned) Weeks until lambing Breed. Feed for each group including forage access and concentrates provided Average condition score and weight for the group Tests analysed Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (BOHB) Albumin Urea-Nitrogen Magnesium Copper Costs Price List Transport of Samples Transport of Samples Dairy Herd Health and Productivity Service Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Contact details Work: 0131 651 7474 Fax: 0131 651 7473 Email: DHHPS@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2024-09-02