Selon-E in difficient areas

[Hillsvale]

We have a selenium deficient area, when the lambs and goats were born last year we gave them a shot of selon-e but no where can I find info on what to give adult sheep and goats (all pregnant).. if we are in a deficient area surely we should give them a shot but if so how much?

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

I don't know but, Hope someone can help you!!!!

 

[goodhors]

Call and ask the Vet how much is needed.

 

[Hillsvale]

Call and ask the Vet how much is needed.

My hope was to find someone who had experience with selenium and selon-e rather than bother our very busy vet who rarely calls back within several days unless an emergency, with so few livestock vets that deal with non commercial sheep and goats I try and not bother unless an emergency. I believe this to be what this forum is all about.

So does anyone have some knowledge with this, I sure would appreciate your insite.

 

[SheepGirl]

I'm not sure, but you can always call or email Pipestone Vet Clinic and you will get a reply promptly. I am no where near them, but they are still very helpful.

 

[Hillsvale]

so I checked the two mature ewes tonight and their ligaments are loosening and one of them is showing sighs of leakage, both udders are starting to have teets curving out just waiting for their whatnots to get swollen and (juicy) and we will be good to go ... suspecting lambs in the next few days just when Simon is travelling for work and I am on a very busy work schedule (we have a transit strike now so its 1.5 hours both ways and a 9 hour work day..... ) and with my spinal injury I can struggle especially with the snow. Anyone with some advise of the vaccine would be wonderful, our vet is away.

Cheers

 

[Hillsvale]

So I finally raised the vet via his assistant. For those who are in deficient areas the dosage for adult ewes is 1/2 cc

 

[aggieterpkatie]

When in doubt, Google! I have never heard of Selon-E, but just did a quick google search and found this info with the dosage. I know you already have it, but may be helpful in future cases if you can't get ahold of your vet.

 

[ShadyAcres]

When in doubt, Google! I have never heard of Selon-E, but just did a quick google search and found this info with the dosage. I know you already have it, but may be helpful in future cases if you can't get ahold of your vet.

What a handy site! Have bookmarked for future ref.

 

[Hillsvale]

Yup.... I had found that site but it was newborn 1/4 cc and 2-8 weeks 1/2cc, I would have thought that adult ewes would have needed more. Who knew adults and tiny little lambs required the same amount!