Forums
New posts
Forum list
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New resources
Latest activity
Trending Threads
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
FarmTV
Farm Compare
Search
Tokens/Searches
Calendar
Upcoming Events
Members
Registered members
Current visitors
New Resources
New posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Forum list
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Contact us
Close Menu
Forums
Livestock
Livestock & Forage
Ewes lambing late after Alamycin LA ?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Jockers84" data-source="post: 8100285" data-attributes="member: 146928"><p>Update & Summary</p><p></p><p>Now that we’re well past the 1st cycle lambers I’ve had a bit more time to look at the figures.</p><p></p><p>The group of ewes affected by periorbital did seem to have about 6/7 days longer gestation length than the other group of unaffected ewes.</p><p></p><p>In addition to the eye problem (or possibly the underlying cause) there seems to have been an impending abortion issue.</p><p>The earliest lambs were fine, possibly strong enough to not been affected.</p><p>The middle lambs had significant losses, small, born sickly, no get up and go. The mothers were similar, dull and lost condition, lost a few with rotten lambs.</p><p>The later lambs are the best by far, proper size and thrive, mother are milky and keen to get on with the job.</p><p></p><p>It’s been a hard shift and would like to prevent from happening again, will have a hard cull this backend then jag everything remaining for toxo. I’ve decided to move to a closed breeding flock apart from the odd tup. Can make feed with any excess grass rather than buying stock to graze it. With less grazing pressure I hope to massively cut back on med/feed/labour costs.</p><p></p><p>The only thing I’ve noted as any sort of positive is that adoptions seem to be far better than usual so not many running with nothing at foot. Seem to possibly be that the ewes have slightly less energy to resist or they’re slightly depressed already and really willing to take any lamb, that’s just gut feeling though- not a proven fact.</p><p></p><p>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jockers84, post: 8100285, member: 146928"] Update & Summary Now that we’re well past the 1st cycle lambers I’ve had a bit more time to look at the figures. The group of ewes affected by periorbital did seem to have about 6/7 days longer gestation length than the other group of unaffected ewes. In addition to the eye problem (or possibly the underlying cause) there seems to have been an impending abortion issue. The earliest lambs were fine, possibly strong enough to not been affected. The middle lambs had significant losses, small, born sickly, no get up and go. The mothers were similar, dull and lost condition, lost a few with rotten lambs. The later lambs are the best by far, proper size and thrive, mother are milky and keen to get on with the job. It’s been a hard shift and would like to prevent from happening again, will have a hard cull this backend then jag everything remaining for toxo. I’ve decided to move to a closed breeding flock apart from the odd tup. Can make feed with any excess grass rather than buying stock to graze it. With less grazing pressure I hope to massively cut back on med/feed/labour costs. The only thing I’ve noted as any sort of positive is that adoptions seem to be far better than usual so not many running with nothing at foot. Seem to possibly be that the ewes have slightly less energy to resist or they’re slightly depressed already and really willing to take any lamb, that’s just gut feeling though- not a proven fact. . [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Livestock
Livestock & Forage
Ewes lambing late after Alamycin LA ?
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top