Confessions of the Sheep/Beef Cattle/Pig Addicts

[Anymulewilldo]

I would think it. How many does a wagon hold @ 45-50kg live weight?

420-450 that weight.

 

[Anymulewilldo]

Is that uou with him or does r kid do day care?

Cheeky fecker, our kids on the quad. I walk behind hooking wires up. Robbie Mule was on supervision duty

 

[neilo]

Welshpool average £3.70 I think and I’ve heard but don’t quote me ludlow average around the four quid mark

According to their Facebook report, Welshpool Hoggs averaged 378p and £164/hd!

 

[copse]

 

[Henarar]

You should be able to grow grass without fertilizer, I know because a small holder in summerset with 23 sheep said so.

Who is that ? I may know them

10% of my ewes lambed today, 3 triplets.

Easy this lambing lark

Its not Gulli cos he has at least 39
the plot thickens

 

[JockCroft]

Good to see the Royal support for Farmer.
( Photo credit to Steven C Rodgers).

 

[Lincs]

Louth SQQ +60p

 

[JockCroft]

Well had something happen today, never had in near 60 years working with sheep.
Vaccinating (Bravoxin) and had two ewes collapse in the race, like fitting, eyes rolling. First one was an oldish one and seems to have recovered. Second one was a 3year old big fit sheep, dosed her in case it was twin lamb but still a month off. No response. Was thirsty.
Now find another young ewe lying dead only two hours after dosing.

Never usually handle within 6 weeks of lambing. Really sick that didn't get them done two weeks ago.

Live but never learn.

 

[livestock 1]

Well had something happen today, never had in near 60 years working with sheep.
Vaccinating (Bravoxin) and had two ewes collapse in the race, like fitting, eyes rolling. First one was an oldish one and seems to have recovered. Second one was a 3year old big fit sheep, dosed her in case it was twin lamb but still a month off. No response. Was thirsty.
Now find another young ewe lying dead only two hours after dosing.

Never usually handle within 6 weeks of lambing. Really sick that didn't get them done two weeks ago.

Live but never learn.

We use Heptavac p it’s stressful on ewes we do them around a fortnight before lambing it reduces the risk of them spitting lambs out.
Someone will come along and read the label but in our experience it’s better for them later less chance of loosing the lambs out of them

 

[Estate fencing.]

We use Heptavac p it’s stressful on ewes we do them around a fortnight before lambing it reduces the risk of them spitting lambs out.
Someone will come along and read the label but in our experience it’s better for them later less chance of loosing the lambs out of them

Seem to loose lambs 14 days after they where done

 

[hill shepherd]

We use Heptavac p it’s stressful on ewes we do them around a fortnight before lambing it reduces the risk of them spitting lambs out.
Someone will come along and read the label but in our experience it’s better for them later less chance of loosing the lambs out of them

We'll be doing ours this week that are due 1st week of April, Grandfather used to gather the fell just a few days before they were due and do them then

 

[livestock 1]

I don’t know what the answer is but i definitely gave up the 6 weeks before due date a long time ago. My theory is that the lambs are better fastened in the ewes a bit later on. The other thing is ours are all outside and they are leaner and usually in worse weather 6 weeks before due date. Never really get to the bottom of these things but that’s my experience with it

 

[JockCroft]

I don’t know what the answer is but i definitely gave up the 6 weeks before due date a long time ago. My theory is that the lambs are better fastened in the ewes a bit later on. The other thing is ours are all outside and they are leaner and usually in worse weather 6 weeks before due date. Never really get to the bottom of these things but that’s my experience with it

As I had said, usually vacc 6 weeks before lambing and not had any problems before. Ewes are easily handled, most walked into race themselves. Only penning up 30 or so at a time, Working myself and no rushing or pressure on them.
Puzzled. See what morning brings.

 

[livestock 1]

As I had said, usually vacc 6 weeks before lambing and not had any problems before. Ewes are easily handled, most walked into race themselves. Only penning up 30 or so at a time, Working myself and no rushing or pressure on them.
Puzzled. See what morning brings.

Never used Braxovan apart from lambs in the spring when I couldn’t get Heptavac.
If they are ‘fitting’ it would suggest they didn’t like it very much. I have only seen that if the injection was very cold or it went in the wrong place
I’m not suggesting that has happened in your case just the only time I’ve seen anything like that happen

 

[JockCroft]

Never used Braxovan apart from lambs in the spring when I couldn’t get Heptavac.
If they are ‘fitting’ it would suggest they didn’t like it very much. I have only seen that if the injection was very cold or it went in the wrong place
I’m not suggesting that has happened in your case just the only time I’ve seen anything like that happen

Been sitting pondering if that was a possibility. was using a short needle. As you will know using long needle and pulling skin raises probability of through and through with vaccine waisted in the wool.
Maybe went into surface muscle. I inject into neck.

 

[hendrebc]

Been sitting pondering if that was a possibility. was using a short needle. As you will know using long needle and pulling skin raises probability of through and through with vaccine waisted in the wool.
Maybe went into surface muscle. I inject into neck.

Allergic reaction?

 

[Optimus]

Been sitting pondering if that was a possibility. was using a short needle. As you will know using long needle and pulling skin raises probability of through and through with vaccine waisted in the wool.
Maybe went into surface muscle. I inject into neck.

Doubt it's that , you usually get an abscess if you get it wrong.
I Jag behind the shoulder don't like neck so much on sheep.
Currently battling a few with listeria, must of had a dodgy bale a some point.oh the joys of pre lambing

 

[ritchiekirkland]

Well had something happen today, never had in near 60 years working with sheep.
Vaccinating (Bravoxin) and had two ewes collapse in the race, like fitting, eyes rolling. First one was an oldish one and seems to have recovered. Second one was a 3year old big fit sheep, dosed her in case it was twin lamb but still a month off. No response. Was thirsty.
Now find another young ewe lying dead only two hours after dosing.

Never usually handle within 6 weeks of lambing. Really sick that didn't get them done two weeks ago.

Live but never learn.

Had that happen one year with Heptavac , ewes fitting and having funny turns, and dying of course

 

[livestock 1]

Been sitting pondering if that was a possibility. was using a short needle. As you will know using long needle and pulling skin raises probability of through and through with vaccine waisted in the wool.
Maybe went into surface muscle. I inject into neck.

I was always shown (this is bloody years ago) to inject them behind the shoulder by lifting the loose skin up and injecting them. That method gave no doubt of correct subcatanious injection. The only doubt was if the needle went in one side of the skin and out the other.
Later they decided that they should be injected in the neck which considering there’s muscle is debatable. There’s a load more trouble to get into in the neck however that’s where I do them because it’s faster and easier.
Are your ewes fairly fit/fat?

 

[livestock 1]

Doubt it's that , you usually get an abscess if you get it wrong.
I Jag behind the shoulder don't like neck so much on sheep.
Currently battling a few with listeria, must of had a dodgy bale a some point.oh the joys of pre lambing

20ml pen strep