The Sad Case of Jenny

[Legamin]

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The Sad Case of Jenny - Foamy bloat and spring time legumes.

Our Leicester Longwool sheep Jenny, a 5 year old ewe, had a rough Winter. After Fall health examinations she made the decision that she would not go under shelter regardless of the weather. She wildly and wide eyed resisted all attempts to lure her into the barn with the others and wait out the snow and rain storms that were a little extra severe this Winter. She lost weight and was looking rough enough that I put up a special shelter and brought her food and water daily and gave her...

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[Logan's Land]

I have 2 Border Leicesters - what cool wool.
So sorry to read about your Jenny. You valiantly tried helping her though. It seems like when sheep go down that's usually it. I wish they could tell us well in advance so we could save them.

So since you've been a long time sheep farmer do you have any recommendations on what to do for a 15 wether that has a runny nose? No other symptoms other that getting old and getting thin, I'm feeding him some medicated grain and called the vet but they won't prescribe anything unless they come out at $200 for the farm call + what ever else is prescribed. Any thoughts/recommendations? He's eating fine and grazing just has a runny nose.

 

[purplequeenvt]

I have 2 Border Leicesters - what cool wool.
So sorry to read about your Jenny. You valiantly tried helping her though. It seems like when sheep go down that's usually it. I wish they could tell us well in advance so we could save them.

So since you've been a long time sheep farmer do you have any recommendations on what to do for a 15 wether that has a runny nose? No other symptoms other that getting old and getting thin, I'm feeding him some medicated grain and called the vet but they won't prescribe anything unless they come out at $200 for the farm call + what ever else is prescribed. Any thoughts/recommendations? He's eating fine and grazing just has a runny nose.

If it’s clear snot and he’s not coughing or wheezing, his temp is fine, and he’s acting normal, I wouldn’t do anything except keep an eye on him.