I band ram lambs that I plan to butcher. It's very simple, but you have to make sure the testacies have descended into the sack. My sheep book recommends ten days, but I've found that it's too soon. Three weeks seems to be about right for my sheep.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of christine handley Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 11:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [blackbelly] vaccinating & banding Open question, Is anybody banding their rams? I am considering this so that they may stay with the herd longer, and to reduce fighting and head bashing among them. In connection with this , does anybody do an annual vaccination on the ewes. Example "Covexin 8" . This is what my vet has recommended I do, especially if I do band., but I hesitate to use vaccines or other meds, unless absolutely necessary. Any views? Chris H. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.384 / Virus Database: 216 - Release Date: 08/22/2002 =============================================== This message is from the Barbados Blackbelly Sheep mailing list (http://www.awrittenword.com/listserv/index.html). To respond to this message, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe or change your membership options, go to http://lists.coyotenet.net/mailman/listinfo/blackbelly To search the archives, go to http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ =============================================== This message is from the Barbados Blackbelly Sheep mailing list (http://www.awrittenword.com/listserv/index.html). To respond to this message, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe or change your membership options, go to http://lists.coyotenet.net/mailman/listinfo/blackbelly To search the archives, go to http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
