Monthly Archives: July 2013

Wormers Revisited

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Ask-a-Vet Sheep

Dr. G.F. Kennedy The questions just keep coming about sheep wormers which indicates to me that there are a lot of unsolved problems. Question: My sheep are wormy, they have bottle jaw, some are scouring, a few are dying and … Continue reading →

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Leasing, Trading, Borrowing, Exchanging and Joint Ownership of Sheep

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Ask-a-Vet Sheep

The questions is often asked, “My neighbor wants to bring some ewes to breed” or “I am thinking about leasing one of my rams. What diseases do I have to be concerned about?” In my own flock I have the answer, I … Continue reading →

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Club Lamb Fungus

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Ask-a-Vet Sheep

by: Dr. J.L. Goelz Club Lamb Fungus continues to plague the show lamb industry. Lambs succumb to club lamb fungus when they are exposed to the fungus and we have eliminated the lambs natural defenses. What are the lamb’s natural … Continue reading →

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Preventing Abortion

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Ask-a-Vet Sheep

Summer is the time of year when we may not be thinking abortion, but should be. Prevention begins now. For those choosing to vaccinate for Enzootic Abortion or Chlamydia, previously non vaccinated animals need to be vaccinated 60 and 30 … Continue reading →

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Fly Control

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Ask-a-Vet Sheep

by: Dr. J.D. Bobb Fly season is well underway and the pesky creatures can be a nuisance and cause irritation and can lead to fly strike if left untreated.  Any sheep or goat producer can attest to the amazing ability … Continue reading →

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Sheep Supply List

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Ask-a-Vet Sheep

by: Dr. G.F. Kennedy I often get requests as to what one needs to have on hand for common sheep problems, health and otherwise. Not an easy answer to give because every operation is different. I will give it a … Continue reading →

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