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There are several ways to apply vaccines, i.e. scratching the skin, injecting subcutaneously, intramusucularly and spraying into the nasal cavity.
Ewes and lambs are usually vaccinated on the side of the breast bone – that is the lower chest wall behind the elbow, or the site of the neck. Never inject vaccines into the armpit.
What types of shots are necessary for your flock will depend upon your area, taking into consideration the climate, type of operation, the prevalence of nearby flocks of sheep, the purchasing of new animals and the conditions in which the sheep must be raised.
As with all medications always follow the instructions for the administration of shots.
UNAPPROVED DRUGS
Some approved drugs available in other countries may not be approved in your country. If a sheep farmer uses an unapproved drug without a veterinarian's prescription, it is illegal and the producer will be held legally and financially responsible if residues are produced and detected. Also they could prove deadly to your animals.
CHAPTER 8
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS RELATING TO
RAMS, EWES AND LAMBS
Good, clean management techniques can either minimize or eliminate most problems before they begin. Rams have far fewer problems than ewes, however because of their influence when it comes to breeding, if they have a problem, then that problem can affect the next generation of lambs.
Ewes and lambs are usually vaccinated on the side of the breast bone – that is the lower chest wall behind the elbow, or the site of the neck. Never inject vaccines into the armpit.
What types of shots are necessary for your flock will depend upon your area, taking into consideration the climate, type of operation, the prevalence of nearby flocks of sheep, the purchasing of new animals and the conditions in which the sheep must be raised.
As with all medications always follow the instructions for the administration of shots.
UNAPPROVED DRUGS
Some approved drugs available in other countries may not be approved in your country. If a sheep farmer uses an unapproved drug without a veterinarian's prescription, it is illegal and the producer will be held legally and financially responsible if residues are produced and detected. Also they could prove deadly to your animals.
CHAPTER 8
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS RELATING TO
RAMS, EWES AND LAMBS
Good, clean management techniques can either minimize or eliminate most problems before they begin. Rams have far fewer problems than ewes, however because of their influence when it comes to breeding, if they have a problem, then that problem can affect the next generation of lambs.