Re: [Blackbelly] Limping ewe
On Wed, 7 Mar 2012, imgr8a...@comcast.net wrote: Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 01:19:07 + (UTC) From: imgr8a...@comcast.net Reply-To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] Limping ewe One or two of my sheep show up limping every couple months. I have never seen them hurt themselves, but I've often wondered if its something they do or if they got hurt running away from one of the horses or doing a fast maneuver. They usually work it out in a couple of days and it's like nothing happened. I do check to make sure there is nothing lodged in between their toes and that there is no heat in the leg. As far as banamine goes, I just used it IM on one of my Finns. She had to have a c-section last Friday night, she developed toxemia. She was getting banamine twice a day for 3 days. I would check with your vet to see if banamine is the right thing to use for what your sheep has. When it comes to sheep, with just a limp, if it isn't mastitis, I would give it a couple of days and she if it works itself out. Nancy L. Johnson imgr8a...@comcast.net cell: 301 440 4808 One of our ewes (~3 YO) often limps after the first rain. I've never seen any hoof problems. The sheep are on a fairly steep hillside and I think what happens is tha she slips in the mud after a big rain and sprains her leg. The limping always goes away in a couple days. Peter Wallace ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] Limping ewe
One of my ewes got into too much lamb text this fall. I was worried she was going to bloat. One of the symptoms associated with acidosis is limping which is caused by inflamed laminae (sp?). The vet recommended that I soak her sore foot in ice old water. If she continues limping maybe this will help. Good luck, Natasha ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] Limping ewe
what is Lamb Text? -Michael, Perino Ranch Blackbellies On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 7:18 AM, R. Natasha Baronas meadowskuv...@gmail.com wrote: One of my ewes got into too much lamb text this fall. I was worried she was going to bloat. One of the symptoms associated with acidosis is limping which is caused by inflamed laminae (sp?). The vet recommended that I soak her sore foot in ice old water. If she continues limping maybe this will help. Good luck, Natasha ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] Limping ewe
what is Lamb Text? That is what they call creep feed here - at the feed store that is how you ask for it. It's a mix of pellets and grains. I think it's a bizarre way of naming it - but that is what it is. Natasha ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] Limping ewe
A few years ago we were having a streak of very wet weather. My ewes started acting as if their feet were sore. I fed them Vitamin H or Biotin as a supplement and in about 3 days it went away. Biotin helps strengthen hoofs, It couls not hurt. Clovite is a good supplement that has Biotin. Cecil in oKla On 3/7/2012 9:18 AM, R. Natasha Baronas wrote: One of my ewes got into too much lamb text this fall. I was worried she was going to bloat. One of the symptoms associated with acidosis is limping which is caused by inflamed laminae (sp?). The vet recommended that I soak her sore foot in ice old water. If she continues limping maybe this will help. Good luck, Natasha ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] Limping ewe
I'd never heard of this term either (thanks for asking, Michael!). I Googled and think it may originate from Lamb Textured Feed. See http://www.showmasterfeeds.com/showmaster/en/products/lamb/show-lamb-textured-feed/index.jsp Carol At 08:36 AM 3/7/2012, you wrote: what is Lamb Text? That is what they call creep feed here - at the feed store that is how you ask for it. It's a mix of pellets and grains. I think it's a bizarre way of naming it - but that is what it is. Natasha ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] Limping ewe
Sent from my iPad On 2012-03-07, at 8:45 AM, Carol J. Elkins celk...@awrittenword.com wrote: I'd never heard of this term either (thanks for asking, Michael!). I Googled and think it may originate from Lamb Textured Feed. See http://www.showmasterfeeds.com/showmaster/en/products/lamb/show-lamb-textured-feed/index.jsp Carol At 08:36 AM 3/7/2012, you wrote: what is Lamb Text? That is what they call creep feed here - at the feed store that is how you ask for it. It's a mix of pellets and grains. I think it's a bizarre way of naming it - but that is what it is. Natasha ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] Limping ewe
It is helpful to everyone to learn the various regional lingo so that we have a broader understanding of the sheep community. When I first started, here in Colorado they refer to sweet feed and COB and I didn't have a clue. Now we know that lamb text isn't literature for baby sheeps. Carol At 10:18 AM 3/7/2012, you wrote: I believe you are correct with the name textured feed. Sorry, I'm new to all this and don't have the lingo figured out. ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] Limping ewe
Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] Limping ewe -Michael, Perino Ranch Blackbellies Hi Michael, When I have a ewe come up limping I set them on their butt and totally clean up their hooves with my knife. I have some common scenarios: The hoof has separated from the pad and hurts. This can be very deceptive to the eye. Take your knife and really clean out ALL dirt where the pad meets the hoof. I have found dirt gets compacted up into the wound to the point everything looks 100% normal. You will know when you have found the wound when the ewe jumps with pain and goes beserk!!! Of course if you find the wound you still have to clean it out very well. I usually cut loose the separated hoof section since it is essentially dead and will have to be regrown anyway. By removing the hoof section that is separated the dirt will no longer compact into the area. Or the hoof has a slight tear into the pad (think torn fingernail). Again I cut loose the torn portion so it quits snagging which gives the ewe relief. They will still limp but for fewer days. And finally thorns. My property is loaded with Osage Orange (Hedge) trees that have thorns capable of penetrating any tire or shoe. These are very hard thorns and are best pulled out with needle nose pliers. I rather doubt you have a thorn issue but maybe your ewe has something (splinter) in her pad. Again, I take my knife and scrape everything off the pad. If you hit the sore spot you will know it! Any ewe I grab for limping gets every hoof put into perfect trimmed condition. I pretty much know that the minute I release this tortured ewe I will not be catching her again anytime soon! It is amazing how all four legs work just fine when I release them when they could only walk on three when I caught them. Hope this helps. Mark Wintermute ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] Limping ewe
Thanks everyone. This morning was frosty outside, and she looked worse and more tender than ever. This evening, the temps in California are about 65F and sunny, she was moving fairly well. I have not had time to treat her, and plan to go get some hoof drench and some Penn, just in case. I'll pen her up and take a look tonight or tomorrow. _Michael, Perino Ranch Blackbellies On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 5:28 PM, Mark Wintermute winterm...@earthlink.net wrote: Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] Limping ewe -Michael, Perino Ranch Blackbellies Hi Michael, When I have a ewe come up limping I set them on their butt and totally clean up their hooves with my knife. I have some common scenarios: The hoof has separated from the pad and hurts. This can be very deceptive to the eye. Take your knife and really clean out ALL dirt where the pad meets the hoof. I have found dirt gets compacted up into the wound to the point everything looks 100% normal. You will know when you have found the wound when the ewe jumps with pain and goes beserk!!! Of course if you find the wound you still have to clean it out very well. I usually cut loose the separated hoof section since it is essentially dead and will have to be regrown anyway. By removing the hoof section that is separated the dirt will no longer compact into the area. Or the hoof has a slight tear into the pad (think torn fingernail). Again I cut loose the torn portion so it quits snagging which gives the ewe relief. They will still limp but for fewer days. And finally thorns. My property is loaded with Osage Orange (Hedge) trees that have thorns capable of penetrating any tire or shoe. These are very hard thorns and are best pulled out with needle nose pliers. I rather doubt you have a thorn issue but maybe your ewe has something (splinter) in her pad. Again, I take my knife and scrape everything off the pad. If you hit the sore spot you will know it! Any ewe I grab for limping gets every hoof put into perfect trimmed condition. I pretty much know that the minute I release this tortured ewe I will not be catching her again anytime soon! It is amazing how all four legs work just fine when I release them when they could only walk on three when I caught them. Hope this helps. Mark Wintermute ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
