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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: harpchr on August 03, 2014, 05:43:29 pm

Title: Fat Ewe udder
Post by: harpchr on August 03, 2014, 05:43:29 pm

Afternoon,
I have a ewe that didnt have a lamb last year but shes got the shape im after so held onto her to try again this year.
Over the last few days she has one side bagging up with milk, so after talking with friends they say this happens if over fat.
I just got hold of her and the wee bag is hard, i milked some lumpy cheesr out then followed bit of blood. Surley thid ewe doesnt have mistites?
Should i just put her on a bare field and thin her down? Should i stay away from milking her?

Any help on what to do is appreciated

chris

Title: Re: Fat Ewe udder
Post by: shep53 on August 03, 2014, 08:32:21 pm

 Sounds like SUMMER MASTITIS  common in cattle , not heard of it In sheep but most barren ewes will go for killing . speak to vet

Title: Re: Fat Ewe udder
Post by: Tim W on August 03, 2014, 10:40:29 pm

Mastitis ---can be a killer if you don't treat asap

AB injection and inter-mammary tube

She probably won't be any good for breeding either with only 1 side milking next year

Title: Re: Fat Ewe udder
Post by: harpchr on August 05, 2014, 06:42:41 am

Thanks for the replies.
ive milked it off again last night and injected with La AB so will monitor how she goes over the next week or so.
Ive had a very bad year for mistites 14 breeding ewes and now thats 4 cases... such a distroying desease..

thanks again