Getting a worry for us beef/lamb producers Grass/Swheat

[GDR]

The lunatic fringe has it sights set on wool industry as well. No expert in textiles but wool nylon polyester cotton is about it so cotton woill be ataraget as well.

Wool is completely underrated as a fibre in north america. Has all kinds of possibilities, warm, doesnt take on moisture, strong, renewable, almost fire proof not just clothing but other applications also, has been overlooked because of supply issues and the ease of synthetic options. Yet it is almost worthless here.

[Sheepwheat]

Sheepwheat, out of curiosity what are you using for vaccine and how far ahead of lambing?

We had a bit of a wreck this year, used covexin plus, 3 weeks prior to lambing, had a bunch of abortions 4 days later, have had 2 vets involved both say it shouldnt be the covexin but they havent found another trigger and its pretty suspicious. ( did also use it last year without issues, have used tasvax mostly over the years)

Tasvax. Lambing in three to four weeks.

[grassfarmer]

Sheepwheat, out of curiosity what are you using for vaccine and how far ahead of lambing?

We had a bit of a wreck this year, used covexin plus, 3 weeks prior to lambing, had a bunch of abortions 4 days later, have had 2 vets involved both say it shouldnt be the covexin but they havent found another trigger and its pretty suspicious. ( did also use it last year without issues, have used tasvax mostly over the years)

Don't think it at all likely the vaccine that caused it. Did the vets test for enzootic abortion? that would be my guess, maybe triggered by the handling. Lesser risk would be toxoplasmosis but not sure how common it is in Canada (spread by cats crapping in the feed)

[GDR]

Don't think it at all likely the vaccine that caused it. Did the vets test for enzootic abortion? that would be my guess, maybe triggered by the handling. Lesser risk would be toxoplasmosis but not sure how common it is in Canada (spread by cats crapping in the feed)

Handling shouldnt be an issue, not my or the sheeps first rodeo, both the clamydia and the toxoplasmosis were my guesses also, have sent 4 samples away but they havent turned up anything. Just kinda coincidental on timing, after the initial few days havent had any more issues, normal lambing season.

[AlbertaFarmer5]

Sheepwheat, out of curiosity what are you using for vaccine and how far ahead of lambing?

We had a bit of a wreck this year, used covexin plus, 3 weeks prior to lambing, had a bunch of abortions 4 days later, have had 2 vets involved both say it shouldnt be the covexin but they havent found another trigger and its pretty suspicious. ( did also use it last year without issues, have used tasvax mostly over the years)

So, when that happens, can you rebreed the sheep, and still get a lamb crop this year?

[malleefarmer]

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[malleefarmer]

www.coopersanimalhealth.com.au/products/Tasvax5In1 www.coopersanimalhealth.com.au/products/Tasvax5In1

Another ive started using is eryvac for arthritis

[jimmy]

We need to put a tax on the un they are a worthless organization and should be defunded by all free countries.

[GDR]

So, when that happens, can you rebreed the sheep, and still get a lamb crop this year?

Not really, could maybe be done but I'm not gonna try, just messes the cycle up. Most breeds are seasonal breeders and as the days get longer they quit cycling, and also dont rebreed well while nursing for the following year.