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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Je on November 18, 2018, 06:19:47 am

Title: Sore mouth
Post by: Je on November 18, 2018, 06:19:47 am

Yesterday when drenching, saw one of my ewes has a sore mouth blood stained saliva on both sides and one nostril looks red. No scabs as such, is this orf? Small closed herd only 7 but 100 blackies arrived in field across river. What shoud i do please. Ewe has lots of condition. Thank you

Title: Re: Sore mouth
Post by: Dogwalker on November 18, 2018, 07:27:46 am

If your worried about her take her to your vet, there's probably lots of things it could be but no-one on here can diagnose a problem without seeing her.

Title: Re: Sore mouth
Post by: Anke on November 18, 2018, 08:06:57 am

It is most likely not orf, but she could have had a fight with another ewes and nose bleed? I would observe her today and if you are still worried (and can catch and transport her) take her to your vet. Cheaper than a call-out.

Title: Re: Sore mouth
Post by: Je on November 18, 2018, 08:47:04 pm

Thank you will take both of your advice.