I have had this problem with one of my best ewes. It happened after she
was grazing on some trees we cut down. She got a small sharp splinter
stuck in the back of her mouth. I was advised by my vet to do nothing
for quite a while. Finally I could not take it any longer and lanced it
myself
Anyone know of a good online source for sheep mineral (without copper)?
I've been having mixed results with the feed stores in my area, where
they mostly cater to horse needs.
Thanks,
Robert
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Hi Elaine,
I agree with Dayna that it sounds like your ewe has a classic case of
bottle jaw, which is a condition seen in sheep with a heavy worm
load. You should worm her as soon as possible. Sometimes bottle jaw
can appear rather suddenly, but it is usually a serious sign that
something
Elaine, this sounds a lot like bottle jaw. One of the associated
symptoms is that it goes away when the sheep is lying down. It comes
back when the sheep has its head down grazing or eating. This is fluid
accumulation, so you can see why it would come and go depending on the
head position.
It is
Oneta,
I had exactly the same situation last year. Young lamb with one side of her
face swollen. Cecil suggested it might be a sting from a yellowjacket and
said to give the lamb benadryl. I gave the lamb 1 tablet. The swelling was
gone by the next day.
Robert,
Check out www.theholistichorse.com. They make some great sheep products. I
have personally used both wormer and scoursguard for lambs and they worked
great. They also list their products on EBAY.
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Well I never would have thought of that. I keep benedryl for the dogs.
Will try that.
Oneta Johnson
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Dayna Denmark
It sounds like the sting site encapsulated. This happens a lot. I had
one with her entire head swelled up. I gave her antibiotics, Banamine
and cortisone. Too many anti-inflammatories and she died in 3 days.
Cortisone or Banamine. Banamine is non-steroid inflammatory.
Cecil in OKla
Robert,
I use Grazier's Choice by Fertrell. It's a good loose mineral without
copper for ruminants on pasture. My sheep seem to be doing well on it.
You can look for local distributors at www.fertrell.com, or call them
at 1-800-347-1566.
Stephanie
Westminster, SC
On Aug 3, 2007, at 3:28
Tractor Supply in my area has sheep minerals without copper.
Onalee
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