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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: EP90 on May 05, 2017, 06:32:32 pm

Title: Clean up after Orf?
Post by: EP90 on May 05, 2017, 06:32:32 pm

I have just weaned 3 bottle fed lambs, 2 of which had Orf.  They have been housed in a brick shed with a hard standing in front and a very small grass paddock behind before now being moved to a field and shelter.  How should I clean up the empty shed which becomes a storage area until next years lambs?  I’ve sprayed with Jeyes fluid then jetwashed walls to 3feet and the floor.  Anything else I could do?

Title: Re: Clean up after Orf?
Post by: twizzel on May 05, 2017, 07:59:28 pm

A more powerful disinfectant- Sorgene for example would be better. Sorgene specifically attacks all sorts of bugs including orf. Other than that there's not much else you can do other than vaccinate with scabivax.

Title: Re: Clean up after Orf?
Post by: Marches Farmer on May 06, 2017, 09:09:48 am

Can you leave the doors and windows open through the summer?  Sunshine and good air circulation help.

Title: Re: Clean up after Orf?
Post by: EP90 on May 06, 2017, 09:34:34 am

Thanks, I’ll get Sorgene and spray with that, doors and windows can be left open, weather dependent.