Posted by Editor on June 26 2009 11:13
Pneumonia
Authored By: Dr. Sara Barber
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can be caused by a variety of pathogens, both bacterial and viral. Clinical signs of pneumonia include decreased appetite, coughing, thumping, fever and nasal discharge.
There are several factors that can contribute to pneumonia. Added stresses from the environment, such as temperature fluctuations, dusty conditions, overcrowding and manure buildup can all contribute to the development... [More]
Posted by Editor on June 26 2009 10:51
Ovine
Authored By: Dr. Sara Barber
Review of Herd Health Recommendations
Prevention is the name of the game when it comes to disease prevention in sheep.
There are several reproductive diseases are a common cause of abortion in sheep. Campylobacter fetus (Vibrio) causes abortions in late pregnancy. Vibrio is commonly transmitted by ingestion of contaminated feed or contact with an infected fetus. These abortions occur 7-25 days post-infection. The main way to bring Vi... [More]
Posted by Editor on June 26 2009 09:49
Deworming Recommendations
Authored By: Dr. Sara Barber
Adults:
Two weeks prelambing, at pasture turn and 3 weeks after pasture turn out and prebreeding.
Lambs:
4 and 8 weeks of age.
If they are on pasture they should be dewormed 3 weeks after pasture turn-out.
Fecal samples are a tool to determine how the herd’s parasite control program is working.
Product Options:
**The class of dewormer should be changed annually (not every time the herd is dewormed.
**There... [More]
Posted by Editor on June 26 2009 09:37
Year Round Flock Health Shepherds Calendar
Authored By: Dr. Sara Barber
The following program is based on lambing ewes in January and February; replacement ewe lambs in April. Allowing ewes to run on pasture and feeding out lambs in dry lot.
January: 1. Spend time with lambs and make sure they nurse.
 ... [More]
Posted by Editor on June 24 2009 15:14
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Posted by Editor on June 24 2009 14:52
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Posted by Editor on June 24 2009 14:36
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