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Some children took the opportunity to practice for the Ag Day obstacle course. Male lambs were neutered – free of charge. Paula O’Reilly of Dairy Flat Vets vaccinates Hoppy. Poppy is one of the youngest orphan lambs, at just two weeks old. Owner Charlie Vermeulen was close by to look after her. Kelly Smith of Dairy Flat holds Mr Sneebly. Recently when the lamb had pneumonia, Kelly was feeding him every hour.
It was a scene reminiscent of the nursery rhyme Mary had a Little Lamb, when dozens of lambs, as well as kids and calves, arrived at Dairy Flat school recently.
Around 40 orphaned lambs were given by the local farming community to children at the school so they can hand raise them for their annual October Ag Day gala and, on August 31, the pets were brought to school for free vet services.
Dairy Flat Vets has been providing vaccination, docking and neutering services free of charge to Dairy Flat, and some other local schools, for three years. They also advise on any health issues.
The children said that raising the animals has been fun, but also hard work, especially feeding and cleaning them and training them so they’ll be on their best behaviour for judging at Ag Day.
The orphaned lambs have been given a second chance at life and will be kept as pets after Ag Day or rehomed.
The is the 79th year that Dairy Flat School has held its Ag Day – the school’s biggest fundraiser.
It is on October 15, 9am–3pm at the school, 1220 Dairy Flat Highway. As well as a chance to see the children put their pet animals through their paces, there are food and craft stalls and entertainment for the whole family. All welcome.
