Is this still orf or something else?

[halfacrehomesteader]

My ewe and her babies had orf 4 weeks ago. The babies are all cleared up but the momma still has a few bumps on her udder. Does this look like orf or something else? The one bump is pea sized and the others look like two tiny bumps.

 

[Baymule]

I don’t know. Keep an eye on it to see if it blisters up.

 

[halfacrehomesteader]

It seems to be clearing up now. Thought I would mention that when these lumps started they were fairly big and I started giving her oregano pills in case it was mastitis. Oregano has been known to be as effective as antibiotics. They were going away but I stopped giving the pills to her because I figured it was just part of the orf. Well 4 weeks later and this lump was not going away so I started giving the oregano pill again along with a garlic clove and now 3 days later it is almost gone. I have no way of knowing if it was the oregano but if given properly it sure doesn't hurt. Especially if you aren't able to give antibiotics for regulation purposes.

 

[SageHill]

WOW -- oregano!!! Love it - and what a great thing to know.
How do you give a pill to a sheep???

 

[Mini Horses]

I keep pure oregano oil on hand. Great for chickens not feeling up to par. It's anti fungal, antibiotic and anti inflammatory. I use a good amount of comfrey around here, too....which I grow. And wormwood

 

[halfacrehomesteader]

WOW -- oregano!!! Love it - and what a great thing to know.
How do you give a pill to a sheep???

I wrap it in lettuce. She gobbles it right up.