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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / B12

« on: April 10, 2017, 09:53:17 am »

I am trying to help a kid improve the appetite of her market lamb.  She has been attempting to feed at 3% body weight and the lamb does not finish it and is not gaining.  She is feeding Lamb Slam and adding a probiotic topdress.  Gives new fresh feed every feeding.  Our next move is to try using B12.  I have not used it in a long time and I forget what is recommended for how often to give?  We are using the injectable B12.  Also considering starting OG's drench to help get some calories in to it. 

Thanks!

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Managing Barn Cough During Show

« on: June 01, 2016, 07:48:45 am »

A kid came to me for some help with their lamb who has been coughing.  To me it appears to be a case of barn cough.  The biggest issue is their market show is in four days so we are well past withdrawal periods.  So looking for ideas on ways to manage the cough leading up to the show as well as in the show ring.  They are keeping the pen free of dust, and cutting out their sprinting.  Other then the cough the lamb is perfectly healthy and looks great.  Thanks for any ideas I can pass along!   

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Jackpot Show: April 16 in Roseburg, OR

« on: March 17, 2016, 12:05:19 pm »

Thought I would share info on an upcoming Oregon lamb jackpot show.

Entries are due April 1st (postmarked). 
All show info and forms can be found on the Douglas County Livestock Assoc website:
http://www.dclivestock.org/youth/steer-show

Show Info:
When: Saturday, April 16
Where: Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, Oregon
Species: Cattle & Sheep
Judge: Ryan Cummins of Katy, Texas
Show sponsor hotel: Comfort Inn
We have some great awards and prizes this year, and we are working towards being able to do 100% payout.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / 4U2Win Supplements?

« on: March 17, 2016, 10:51:56 am »

Curious if anyone has fed any of the 4U2Win supplements?  We are considering using their Top Shelf Premix on our jackpot lambs this season, but wanted to know what others who had used it thought of it. 
Thanks!