Busy Time ahead for Sheep Farmers
/It’s a busy couple of months coming up on sheep farms. Getting some information running up to shearing can help make better animal health decisions.
Main areas to address scanning to pre-lamb are:
Lice control – review annual plan to control or eradicate. New product options are available. Will the option of flexible, any length wool, oral lice control change your mind-set around lice prevention and control?
Feet – sort problem feet before set stocking. Footvax can make a difference to your workload and amount of footrot by weaning. If starting out there is a window in July to get sensitizer in now, then boost in September. Tilmovet is still the most effective treatment option available.
Minerals – Will your flock benefit from longer acting B12/Se/Iodine? Vitamin D. Mineral check of dry ewes at scanning is helpful to decide what to invest in. Ask the clinic for a form to go with the ASD to works to collect samples.
Prescription drug allocation and pain management for shearing cuts is an area that needs a vet consultation. Ask about our resources to reduce shearing cuts and manage them in a positive way.
BCS is the buffer that drives most production. What animals need prioritising? We can assist with charts and guidelines for more targeted feeding strategies.
Worm control:
What is the active burden – Do some mob FECs at scanning
What drenches will work - Pick up a Drench Performance Test from the clinic. Need 50 ewes with average FEC >300 epg to get some useful data.
There is a lot of benefit to making a plan with your vet. Your Territory Manager is here to help make life easier for you dropping off product when needed.
Footvax ACVM A001992
Tilmovet 300 Injection ACVM A011195
