How many times a year to vaccinate katahdin sheep?

[herdsman]

How many times a year for an ewe and a lamb? for worms etc.
THANKS

 

[SheepGirl]

The basic vaccine for sheep is CD/T which helps protect against Clostridium perfringens types C & D and Colstridium tetani. This is given once per year, about 30 days before the ewes lamb. I personally give lambs their first shot at 30 days old and again at 60 days old.

Depending on what your sheep are exposed to you may need to vaccinate against CL, soremouth, abortions, foot rot, etc.

 

[boykin2010]

Most Katahdins that are raised well in a nice environment, and have good genetics, do not need to be wormed. In fact, many breeders are working on making them as parasite resistant as possible. In my opinion, I would find the best stock possible and try not to worm unless you see problems. I worm about 10% of my sheep per year. Look for sheep with good parasite resistance genetics. Good Katahdin breeders keep records of EBV's (estimated breeding values) and this can help select the right stock for you. The trick is to find a balance of parasite resistant sheep, but still keep their fast growing and great mothering abilities.

I will post a link later today of some good Katahdin breeders in your area. You can contact someone nearby and maybe get some first hand experience with the breed and talk with the breeders.

 

[herdsman]

Most Katahdins that are raised well in a nice environment, and have good genetics, do not need to be wormed. In fact, many breeders are working on making them as parasite resistant as possible. In my opinion, I would find the best stock possible and try not to worm unless you see problems. I worm about 10% of my sheep per year. Look for sheep with good parasite resistance genetics. Good Katahdin breeders keep records of EBV's (estimated breeding values) and this can help select the right stock for you. The trick is to find a balance of parasite resistant sheep, but still keep their fast growing and great mothering abilities.

I will post a link later today of some good Katahdin breeders in your area. You can contact someone nearby and maybe get some first hand experience with the breed and talk with the breeders.

Yeah Thanks alot!

 

[boykin2010]

I posted this in one of your other threads. I decided to go ahead and post it here also. -



Here is a good resource for anything Katahdin. There should be plenty of information here and on google

http://www.katahdins.org/


Here is a list of breeders in your state. Check and see if there is a breeder near you

http://www.countrylovin.com/KHSI/map/oh.html