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Author Topic: Sore mouth  (Read 1477 times)

Je

  • Joined May 2015
Sore mouth
« 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

Dogwalker

  • Joined Nov 2011
Re: Sore mouth
« Reply #1 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.

Anke

  • Joined Dec 2009
  • St Boswells, Scottish Borders
Re: Sore mouth
« Reply #2 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.

Je

  • Joined May 2015
Re: Sore mouth
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2018, 08:47:04 pm »
Thank you will take both of your advice.

 

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