Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Listeriosis in sheep

  • 22-03-2016 11:13am
    #1
    roosky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,012 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    Lost a ewe lamb with listeriosis this morning,

    Just wondering what the chances of more getting it, should I forget about feeding that silage to them or is it just bad luck.....silage isn't that bad.


Comments

  • #2
    paddysdream
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,783 ✭✭✭paddysdream


    Had 3 ewes with it here this year.All went down within a week of each other.Blaming a bad bale that they got about a month previously.
    Often fed them worse and no problems so think it can be the luck of the draw at times.Think sheep with "broken" mouths ie those losing or putting up teeth,that are more likely to get it.
    Cured 2 of the 3 with 25cc of bimotrim and 10cc of combivit per day for 5 days plus a shot of metacam.Both lambed down ok although one still has a slightly lolling head.Third one lingered for a couple of weeks but finally gave up the ghost.


  • #3
    roosky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,012 ✭✭✭roosky


    paddysdream wrote:
    Had 3 ewes with it here this year.All went down within a week of each other.Blaming a bad bale that they got about a month previously. Often fed them worse and no problems so think it can be the luck of the draw at times.Think sheep with "broken" mouths ie those losing or putting up teeth,that are more likely to get it. Cured 2 of the 3 with 25cc of bimotrim and 10cc of combivit per day for 5 days plus a shot of metacam.Both lambed down ok although one still has a slightly lolling head.Third one lingered for a couple of weeks but finally gave up the ghost.


    You didnt do too bad my ewe didnt survive the 24 hours and had been treated by the vet


Advertisement