I lost yet another sheep today
. He was my lovely Gotland ram who I used on all the Gotland ewes this year. I'd had him since a ram lamb and halter trained him, he was such a lovely boy
. I couldn't believe it, I have my 3 rams together in a field and they've been fine. I checked them yesterday morning on my round and all was well. Then today went into their field, and saw two of them standing in the shelter. Usually they come over when they see me but today they didn't
. I went up to the shelter to find the Gotland lying dead in the corner. At least I now know there is something going on and they aren't being killed by predators. I took him straight up to the VLA for a post mortem and and hoping above hope that they find something conclusive so I know what I am dealing with.
I'm waiting to vaccinate the others when I get help hopefully tomorrow.