Abcess causes in sheep/goats

[SteepedInSheep]

After I did more research and spoke with out vet, we decided to test a pus sample instead of blood. Apparently blood tests are more likely to be inaccurate.
The test result came back negative so I'm scratching my head. The one we tested was off the back of the jaw. He was the only sheep that had an abcess placed there. The rest have them at the mouth corners.
At the moment, all the other sheep are healed and dont have any active.
I'm left wondering how likely is it that the pus test is wrong, but also, if it's not CL, what is the abcess cause?

It's interesting.

 

[Baymule]

Abscess—no reason other to send us into a panic

 

[SteepedInSheep]

Abscess—no reason other to send us into a panic

I feel that so hard.

 

[rachels.haven]

Grass seeds, tooth abscess. Test again anyway. Don't shy away from the blood antibodies screening. Just remember that's what it is.

 

[Baymule]

I’ve tested various sheep in my flock, always negative. Meanwhile, on pins and needles until results come back.

 

[SteepedInSheep]

Grass seeds, tooth abscess. Test again anyway. Don't shy away from the blood antibodies screening. Just remember that's what it is.

I guess I don't see the point. If the pus test is much more reliable, I don't need to be in a tizzy over a potential false positive.
I plan on testing again... it looks like one of the ewes has a small one on her face.

 

[Baymule]

I don’t know about you, but I got Jamaica Sheep!


As in…… Ja’ maka me CRAZY!