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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Je on April 05, 2016, 01:42:29 pm

Title: Lamb noise on breathing
Post by: Je on April 05, 2016, 01:42:29 pm

May I ask? 24hr lamb a little less active, a little less suckling slight noise on breathing. What would the best action to take? Many thanks.

Title: Re: Lamb noise on breathing
Post by: Marches Farmer on April 05, 2016, 02:00:59 pm

I suggest consulting your vet.  Could be pneumonia in which case it'll need antibiotics asap.  Was the ewe given a booster vaccination 4-6 weeks before lambing?

Title: Re: Lamb noise on breathing
Post by: Je on April 06, 2016, 12:20:50 pm

Thanks Marches, lamb now playing with twin so will monitor. Yes Hep p given 5 wks ago. It seems to be after feeding a fairly big feed that she wheezes. Palate is ok. Also may I ask her twin has permanent dirty bum, Her mum not interested in cleaning, i do. Her sister is clean. Should I worry?

Title: Re: Lamb noise on breathing
Post by: shep53 on April 06, 2016, 12:46:59 pm

NO this normal , getting plenty of milk  and maybe the sister is clean because she's not taking as much

Title: Re: Lamb noise on breathing
Post by: Hellybee on April 06, 2016, 05:58:11 pm

Sounds like a little aspiration, like shep says x

Title: Re: Lamb noise on breathing
Post by: Je on April 11, 2016, 02:30:04 pm

Thanks everyone, wheeze has stopped. Drinking and playing. Mum even taken over bottom duties! :D