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Protecting the Youngest: How a Mother's First Milk Saves a Lamb's Life

Protecting the Youngest: How a Mother's First Milk Saves a Lamb's Lifeby: KhudakozPublished on: 13/03/2026

The most powerful protection a newborn lamb receives doesn't come from a syringe — it comes from its mother's first milk. This blog explores the science of CDT vaccination, colostrum immunity, and why ewe vaccination timing is one of the most critical decisions on a sheep farm. Students will explore these concepts hands-on at Black Hammock Farm on March 14th.

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Protecting the Youngest: How a Mother's First Milk Saves a Lamb's Life