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Dextrose solution
Zinc sulfate
Uterine boluses
Prolapse retainer, sometimes called a ewe-bearing retainer
Clean or sterile equipment such as syringes and needles.
Ask your vet for further recommendations relevant to your area and for advice on antibiotics.
THE IMPORTANCE OF RECOGNIZING A SICK ANIMAL
First you must know your sheep and their normal behavior, not just as a flock but individually. If you notice something that is unusual in your sheep do not let it slip in the hope that it is nothing to be concerned about. Signs of abnormality are loss of appetite, indifference to come to eat its food, or being a loner. A sheep that lies down most of the time when others are active could be cause for concern. Look for any weakness such as staggering, labored or fast breathing, change in bowel movements, condition of wool or running a temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit, (40 degrees C) is a matter for concern.
Normal temperature of sheep: The normal temperature for sheep – except during very hot weather – ranges from 100.9 to 103.0 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 – 39.4 degrees Celsius). Buy a veterinary rectal thermometer, because it has either a ring or a hole at the out end to enable you to tie a piece of string for easy removal.
Collecting urine samples: You may need to collect a urine sample, when this occurs, try a plastic cup fastened to the handle of a shepherd's crook. If you have difficult getting the sheep to urinate, try holding its nostrils closed for a moment, most often, the stress will cause the sheep to urinate!
Homeopathic (Natural, Herbal) Medicines: This form of medication is only just catching on in the west although its beneficial properties for animal and humans have been known in the east for centuries. Each type of medicine has its place, and there are some illnesses that respond better to "western" medicine. However, prolonged used of antibiotics has its draw backs and a homeopathic sulfur could provide you with an alternative. Homeopathic medicines are well worth studying as any living in the far-east will confirm.
It has been reported that a mixture of garlic and cayenne pepper added to lamb's feed takes care of worms. Others feed diatomaceous earth and have experienced a reduced worm count, these reports are well worth looking into.
Zinc sulfate
Uterine boluses
Prolapse retainer, sometimes called a ewe-bearing retainer
Clean or sterile equipment such as syringes and needles.
Ask your vet for further recommendations relevant to your area and for advice on antibiotics.
THE IMPORTANCE OF RECOGNIZING A SICK ANIMAL
First you must know your sheep and their normal behavior, not just as a flock but individually. If you notice something that is unusual in your sheep do not let it slip in the hope that it is nothing to be concerned about. Signs of abnormality are loss of appetite, indifference to come to eat its food, or being a loner. A sheep that lies down most of the time when others are active could be cause for concern. Look for any weakness such as staggering, labored or fast breathing, change in bowel movements, condition of wool or running a temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit, (40 degrees C) is a matter for concern.
Normal temperature of sheep: The normal temperature for sheep – except during very hot weather – ranges from 100.9 to 103.0 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 – 39.4 degrees Celsius). Buy a veterinary rectal thermometer, because it has either a ring or a hole at the out end to enable you to tie a piece of string for easy removal.
Collecting urine samples: You may need to collect a urine sample, when this occurs, try a plastic cup fastened to the handle of a shepherd's crook. If you have difficult getting the sheep to urinate, try holding its nostrils closed for a moment, most often, the stress will cause the sheep to urinate!
Homeopathic (Natural, Herbal) Medicines: This form of medication is only just catching on in the west although its beneficial properties for animal and humans have been known in the east for centuries. Each type of medicine has its place, and there are some illnesses that respond better to "western" medicine. However, prolonged used of antibiotics has its draw backs and a homeopathic sulfur could provide you with an alternative. Homeopathic medicines are well worth studying as any living in the far-east will confirm.
It has been reported that a mixture of garlic and cayenne pepper added to lamb's feed takes care of worms. Others feed diatomaceous earth and have experienced a reduced worm count, these reports are well worth looking into.