We are hearing a lot in today’s media about the effects of ultraviolet rays from the sun, especially with a loss of ozone. While we know that this can cause severe sunburns or skin cancer in humans, these problems may also be seen in animals.
“For want of a nail, the shoe was lost: for want of a shoe, the horse was lost: for want of a horse, the rider was lost: for want of a rider, the flag was lost: for want of a flag, the battle was lost. And, all for the want …
Many of the people in our area have small grassy acreages that are suitable for livestock, but they don’t have the facilities to work with cattle. On these little farms, sheep are a nearly ideal livestock choice.
We are hearing a lot in today’s media about the effects of ultraviolet rays from the sun, especially with a “loss of ozone.” While we know that this may cause severe sunburns or skin cancer in humans, these problems may also be seen in animals.
