BrownSheep- It's been a while

[BrownSheep]

We have a serial killer...she has an m.o. And everything. Blue got out again....another chick said goodbye....she just isn't killing and leaving. She's eating everything except for one foot. She also defeatther'ed part of one rooster. He's alive but not so pretty any more. Needless to say there was a good spanking.

 

[BrownSheep]

So I need some help from the goat groupies....I have a ewe ( fair lamb) that I sheared today in preparation for the up coming fair. I noticed a bump underneath her ear next to her jaw. How concernered should I be be about CL? this lamb has been acting fine and put on lots of weight. She is about 6-8 months old and 125#. Suffolk hamp cross. She has been housed with four other healthy lambs. It is possible that this is a cheatgrass caused abscess. I have arranged for my mom to take her to the vet Monday. The abscess is hard and small about the size of a quarter.

 

[TGreenhut]

So I need some help from the goat groupies....I have a ewe ( fair lamb) that I sheared today in preparation for the up coming fair. I noticed a bump underneath her ear next to her jaw. How concernered should I be be about CL? this lamb has been acting fine and put on lots of weight. She is about 6-8 months old and 125#. Suffolk hamp cross. She has been housed with four other healthy lambs. It is possible that this is a cheatgrass caused abscess. I have arranged for my mom to take her to the vet Monday. The abscess is hard and small about the size of a quarter.

DEFINITELY take her to the vet and get the cultures from the abscess tested ASAP. I would even keep her separated from other animals until you get this sorted out because CL is highly contagious. I hate to say it but it sounds like CL to me.

 

[BrownSheep]

That's what I thought...but after talking to my Ag advisor and sheep industry uncle they said it sounds fine and to drain it. I think I'll drain it and separate her.

 

[BrownSheep]

Just thought I'ld add it is completely normal looking except for being raised...if that makes any sense. It is completely covered and she hasn't lost any wool around it.

 

[TGreenhut]

Just thought I'ld add it is completely normal looking except for being raised...if that makes any sense. It is completely covered and she hasn't lost any wool around it.

Yeah they always start out like that and eventually start losing wool and then they pop. Good luck with it!

 

[Straw Hat Kikos]

I would have her tested for CL. You can do a blood test or you can send the puss in for testing. That is the most accurate test. CL is not such a big deal if you can control it. In order to do that you must be able to keep and eye on the animal often and be able to separate them from others when they get a lump, lance it, clean it, allow it to heal and you can then return her. If she has CL internally then you really should get rid of her. You can not control it if it is internal and it is more dangerous. Internal CL is much more common in sheep than goats, so that could be a concern.

Edited for the many mistakes I made. oops

 

[TGreenhut]

I would have her tested for CL. You can do a blood test of you can send the puss in for testing. That is the most accurate test.What does concern me is, CL is not such a big deal if you can control it. In order to do that you must be able to keep and eye on the often and be able to separate them from others when they get a lump, lance it, clean it, allow it to heal and you can then return her. If she has CL internally then you really should get rid of her. You can not control it if it is internal and it is more dangerous. Internal CL is much more common in sheep than goats, so that could be a concern.

x2 I agree

 

[elevan]

I would have her tested for CL. You can do a blood test of you can send the puss in for testing. That is the most accurate test.What does concern me is, CL is not such a big deal if you can control it. In order to do that you must be able to keep and eye on the often and be able to separate them from others when they get a lump, lance it, clean it, allow it to heal and you can then return her. If she has CL internally then you really should get rid of her. You can not control it if it is internal and it is more dangerous. Internal CL is much more common in sheep than goats, so that could be a concern.

x3

Good luck with her.

 

[HankTheTank]

I would also test, just to be sure. One of my does had an abcess and I wasn't going to test, but I did and it turns out she actually is CL+....not to scare you, but I really would test