Valuable Vet Visit: A Real School Day....
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- In today's video, we're joined by our vet to tackle some pressing sheep health issues, including blood testing for an upcoming export sale, discussing sheep diseases, and the importance of preventative care. From handling infected ears to exploring the use of boluses, we cover essential tips and insights for maintaining a healthy flock. Plus, get a sneak peek at our champion ram and learn why prevention is key to avoiding serious health issues. Don’t miss out on this informative session!
Whether you're a new sheep farmer or experienced shepherd, this video offers practical tips and insights into maintaining a healthy and productive flock. From dealing with worm and fluke infestations to understanding the significance of blood tests and vaccinations, we cover it all. Join us for a day in the life on the farm, filled with hands-on learning and expert advice.
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That young vet is well switched on.
Josh is a great young vet, willing to spend the time and such valuable questions asked and answered so clearly. Great little video. Thank you both.
A young but knowledgable vet.
Very nice shearing Lleyn rams. 👍
Hi David, great looking rams and your headlock device works very handy. Castor oil rubbed onto their ears should help with the sores. I really enjoy watching you and the main man Robbie working with your flock. 💯👍
Beeswax and caster oil mix does my skin issues a lot of good.
@@wendyrowland7787 Hi Wendy, I hadn't heard of that mix, I been using castor oil on its own, I'll get some beeswax now and mix them..💯
@@brianmullan2423 I recently bought this ‘ bee balm’ with a few other ingredients. I am 81 and prefer to call myself weather beaten. (In truth wrinkly). My forearms were very exposure damaged, dry and uncomfortable. My arms are looking and feeling great now. The same balm calms insect bite too. I used to put a mix of vaseline and honey on open wounds on livestock. Worked well on wounds left when a gangrenous udder detached, also dog bite wounds.
Thanks for the tip! 👌
I see you have a new St Bernard puppy! If I were to give advice to new shepherds, it would be to buy your first ewes from a reputable breeder (whether purebred or commercial) and start with a flock of older ewes. Some breeders cull their ewes at 6+ years, because their flocks are too large to cater to the extra feed needs these ewes may have. But a good, healthy ewe of this age has already proven her worth ( a breeder wouldn't have kept her that long if she couldn't raise great lambs with easy lambing). So for a new shepherd's first lambing he/she will have experienced ewes and for the future of their flock they're starting with established good producers. Also start with a maternal breed of ram for ease of lambing.
Great advice 👌 I had no problem running sheep onto 8 and 9 years when under stocked but 6/7 is my cut off now due to the tough grazing and out wintering bigger numbers...
Hi lad that was a great job with your class sheep 🐑 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Cheers, thank you..👌
Usually punch a hole months before tagging so the ear can heal before the tag is placed. Have had no infection that way
Great idea. What do you use to punch the hole?
We use a bull nose punch to make the hole or put in a cheap management tag when they are young lambs to make a hole if we think there's potential.
Covered a lot of ground in this video. Thanks for the Sheep Schooling!
Glad you found it useful 👍
Non farmer so found this a very interesting and informative video. Josh is young knowledgeable gentleman. Well done.
Interesting video.
My head stock arrived last week highly recommend it game changer makes life very easy
Thanks very much. Good to know it's making life easier 👍
Great video David that vet knows his stuff 👌
Thanks Gary. Josh is very knowledgeable!
That is a great looking ram 👍👍
Thanks 👍
Very interesting video thanks for sharing 👍
Great information. Thanks
Lots to learn 😮, I'm so glad u both did this❤❤
Glad you found it useful 👌
Try using Stockholm / archangel tar on the head & ear sores, it's very good for keeping the flys away & give the sores a chance to heal
Very interesting informative video. I always enjoy your videos
Glad to hear it! 👌
Hi David , when is the lleyn sale on is Roscommon for the females ?
Hi Paul, sale is on 31st of August in Roscommon mart. Usually starts around 1pm.
Very interesting and informative video ❤️
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video👍
Thanks 👍
Why dont you give minerals and vitamins through your water with a dosatron?
Unfortunately Ireland is so wet and the moisture content of grass is so high sheep do not require much additional drinking water. I'm sure it would work in a drier climate or indoor system?
Hi David,
What software do you use for analysing data on the sheep?
I use TGM Sheepware and occasionally Sheep Ireland for a more visual aid which is useful for the videos.
Sheep school for me is that I din’t know sheep have an issue with Brucellosis, I was expecting them to be tested for Maedi Visna. Do you have your own Lleyn society in Ireland?
We operate under the umbrella of the UK society..
What was the name of the worming app you mentioned.
It's an app called Smart Worm. More to follow on that 👌
I thought robey was the vet