Is this orf?

[muppet]

Managed to get closer enough to take a photo. 6 week old Wiltshire Horn lamb. So far the only one looking like this. All lambed outside and moved to current field 2 weeks ago which hasn’t had any sheep in it for about 3 years.

Will text photo to the vet tomorrow, but wondered if anyone had any ideas as I’ve not seen it in my flock before.

Thanks!

 

[Farmer_Joe]

looks like it but eyes look wierd too, give it a jab

 

[Al R]

Does it’s skin on its back feel all lumpy etc too? I had a lamb like that 2 years ago, similar size and it withered away to nothing. Crusts over its whole body but wasn’t like orf and we don’t often see much orf.

 

[GrannyAching]

I think it's probably a staph infection, possibly over orf or cuts/scratches. Please let us know what the vet says.

 

[anzani]

Managed to get closer enough to take a photo. 6 week old Wiltshire Horn lamb. So far the only one looking like this. All lambed outside and moved to current field 2 weeks ago which hasn’t had any sheep in it for about 3 years.

Will text photo to the vet tomorrow, but wondered if anyone had any ideas as I’ve not seen it in my flock before.

Thanks!
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Believe deer are prone to orf

 

[muppet]

Thanks for replies.

Heard back from the vet this morning. Pretty certain it is orf, although eyes look unusual. Going to watch and wait for the time being unless any major changes.

 

[Still Farming]

Watch you don't catch it.

 

[The sheep dipper man]

Managed to get closer enough to take a photo. 6 week old Wiltshire Horn lamb. So far the only one looking like this. All lambed outside and moved to current field 2 weeks ago which hasn’t had any sheep in it for about 3 years.

Will text photo to the vet tomorrow, but wondered if anyone had any ideas as I’ve not seen it in my flock before.

Thanks!
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Yes looks like orf

 

[primmiemoo]

Mind he doesn't get sunburn. If he's had a mild secondary infection, he'll have delicate skin for a while.

 

[muppet]

Watch you don't catch it.

Haven’t caught him up yet, but gloves are at the ready.

 

[An ancient git]

Jab it with Betamox LA and blast its face with Cyclo Blue A/B spray . Works here , and had one way more poxy than that last year !!