Docking Lambs

Docking lambs can be a simple process with a few precautions. The first precaution is to vaccinate lambs for tetanus prior to docking. Lambs who are docked at an early age should receive some protection through their mothers. These ewes would need to be vaccinated 4 to 6 weeks prior to lambing. Lambs who are docked at two weeks of age or older can receive their first tetanus vaccination at this time. This vaccination is often a combination shot for tetanus and over eating disease.