texel lambs with swollen ears

[TexelTup22]

Just nipped around to see the stock as you do. And noticed a few wiened texel lams with very swollen ears. The lambs are on some rape and grass and have been for 2 weeks. Just wondering if anybody had any ideas on what it is and how to treat

 

[Dave6170]

We call it yellows I think. White head lambs can get it on rape.

 

[neilo]

Had the same with some Highlander lambs, also when a week or 2 onto brassicas. One had a swollen head to the extent that he couldn't see! A shot of Metacam and he got over it in a day or two, but has knocked him back badly.

The other half dozen that were less effected have all got over it on their own and seemingly unaffected.

 

[jonny]

Had a lamb with badly swelled ears from getting tangled up in nettles