Hi All,
Overly dramatic title I know but while you're here... I'm looking for some advice, I noticed a tuft of loose fleece on one of my ewes necks last night which came away in my hand. There is a fluid filled lump where the fleece has come away, probably about the size of 20p. Should I be worried?
I missed their heptivac booster earlier in the spring/summer so they've only recently had their second dose of the repeat treatment. I know this can cause a lump but could it also cause the fleece to come away? I honestly couldnt say this was exactly where I injected them, but its roughly in the same area
I've also had a good look around her and I cant see any maggots/broken skin or smell anything funky so I dont think its fly strike but I thought I'd ask those with a bit more experience than me.
Could it have been a crow or one of the other sheep pulling at the fleece?
Thanks,
Cuddles