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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Swollen Knees

« on: June 06, 2017, 06:11:47 am »

In this situation I prefer penicillin versus LA200. I think LA200 is more effective for such things as respiratory problems, foot rot, pink eye and other things.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Swollen Knees

« on: June 03, 2017, 09:50:25 am »

I have had this condition in lambs a few years ago. Usually it is caused from a bacteria infection. Could be from navel ill or other factors for bacteria to enter. An aggressive treatment with antibiotics is the best course of action. The sooner the better for best results.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: when do you guys pull CIDRS?

« on: May 04, 2017, 09:55:13 am »

I have been using CIDRS for over 5 years for fall lambing. I use to leave them in for 10-12 days. But for the past 2 years I have pulled them at 7 days. This is the time line that most research has recommended.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Carolina's Best on line lamb sale

« on: April 27, 2017, 03:23:15 pm »

Just wanted to alert everyone to an on line sale that a few breeders in NC put together. It will be hosted by Willoughby on May 3rd.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Dirty Clipper Blades

« on: March 03, 2017, 07:07:15 am »

I have had luck with dipping the blades in warm soapy water and an old tooth brush or any type of scrub brush. Told to me years ago by an expert shearer.

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Buy and Sell / Re: Buying and selling ewes

« on: February 03, 2016, 12:45:20 pm »

Hey Caitlin,
  I sold a few lambs into Florida, around Miami area, last year and they did well. Look on my website www.brasfieldclublambs.com  My E-Mail is jbrasfield@windstream.net
  Thanks,
  John

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Who has lambs and how are they looking?

« on: December 07, 2015, 06:11:42 pm »

We have 52 fall lambs off of our Droppert buck from Loaner. They are looking good.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: PG600 dosing

« on: September 04, 2015, 05:15:18 am »

We use CIDRS for fall lambing only, so we do a 12 day pull then give 5cc PG600 on 12th day. We use the CIDRS on the blackface ewes and the Dorsets lamb naturally.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: Looking to buy a Dorset ram

« on: July 22, 2015, 07:35:07 am »

Unfortunately I am probably too far from you, in NC. Look up Dorsets and Day lilies on the club lamb page. Kirsten has some good Dorsets

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: white of the lamb's eye is yellow color

« on: July 13, 2015, 03:10:13 pm »

 Pipestone newsletter  had a very interesting article on copper poisoning. There are many variables beside feed issues which can lead to or cause copper poisoning. I never thought about copper wire or other potential contaminants. Today was not wasted, I learned something new..ha….ha

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: white of the lamb's eye is yellow color

« on: July 07, 2015, 08:32:36 am »

Thanks, that is what I am afraid of. He was showing symptoms last night. Gave a shot for snotty nose. Holding his own right now and a little perkier ( is that a word? ha ha)

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: white of the lamb's eye is yellow color

« on: July 06, 2015, 05:42:13 pm »

I am pretty sure it is a copper problem, even though my feeds do not show copper on the label.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / white of the lamb's eye is yellow color

« on: July 06, 2015, 04:38:11 pm »

I've been raising sheep since late 80's and I have never seen this before. a 6 month old wether has a very snotty nose and eyes are a yellow color. Is that liver failure? I have had adult sheep eat poisonous plants and their eyes and urine turn a chocolate color.
 He is on 1/2 show lamb feed( 18% CP and 4% fat) and 1/2 commodity feed pellet ( 15% CP and 3% fat no added copper in feed).
 He was eating good yesterday.  Also he is in a dry lot situation.
 Thanks for any input.

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All Sheep and Lamb Discussion / Re: What looks like acidosis but isn't?

« on: June 23, 2015, 02:30:21 am »

Possibly Founder?