Have i caught orf

[Jerry]

This blister has popped up in last 24 hours. (Ripped the top layer partially off hour or do ago)

Does not hurt, no itching.

Have handled a lot of sheep in the last few days but none with orf that I can remember. Few lambs had it a month ago but I try and be careful handling them if I have to.

 

[milkloss]

Is that a maggot?

 

[Jerry]

Is that a maggot?

no a flap of the head on the blister

 

[Macsky]

From those that I’ve heard with it, it hurts.

 

[milkloss]

It looks like orf but it’s usually quite sore/burning from my experience.

put some purple on it and keep an eye out.

 

[coniser]

Don't think orf comes up that quick

 

[Jerry]

Don't think orf comes up that quick

That’s one of the reasons I’m wondering what it is.

 

[Wooly]

Man up. Thats just a scratch !



But it could be contagious and your whole body, along with your wife / girlfriend / boyfriend (delete which it isn't), dog, cat and hamster, could all be infected by the this time tomorrow !

Google it........... and then start worrying

 

[Pistonbroke]

Keep it dry, dab of iodine on it. Any cream or ointment almost feeds it and helps it spread

 

[Still Farming]

If starts tracking up your arm get to doctors asap.

 

[Bob the beef]

Iodine works a treat on orf. Far better than anything from the doctor

 

[muleman]

Could you take it off with a calf dehorning iron just to be safe?

 

[GWM]

Could you take it off with a calf dehorning iron just to be safe?

Just below the shoulder,better to be safe than sorry.

 

[AftonShepherd]

Don't remember orf coming up as a blister with me. I skinned my knuckle and although it "scabbed", the scab never really hardened so was easy knocked off but came back, repeat many times over a few weeks. I ended up with ABs for a secondary infection

 

[Bury the Trash]

Bubonic plague - Wikipedia

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[Pistonbroke]

Iodine works a treat on orf. Far better than anything from the doctor

Nurse gave a load of Inadine dressings after an operation. Seemed very effective

 

[ladycrofter]

Oh I think you've got the pox blue spray. Looks like the blister I had.

 

[Jerry]

Nurse gave a load of Inadine dressings after an operation. Seemed very effective

Yes I’ve had them and also silver ones. Both worked well post op

 

[hill farmer]

Yes I’ve had them and also silver ones. Both worked well post op

I bet you're feeling much happier now you've asked on here

 

[Jerry]

I bet you're feeling much happier now you've asked on here

Going to chopped my arm off in a bit, just sharpening the chainsaw so I get nice clean cut.....