Fleece Rot--anyone had or treated it?

[Southdown]

Does anyone have any experience with fleece rot and how to treat it?

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

I don't, but maybe these people could help you, among others. @SheepGirl @Sheepshape @BrownSheep @secuono

 

[purplequeenvt]

I've never had to deal with it personally, but I'd shear the fleece off and keep the sheep dry for a while.

 

[secuono]

Never had to deal with it either. But I'd think purplequeenvt would be correct on how to handle it.

http://vein.vetsci.usyd.edu.au/sheephealth/Chapter10.html

 

[Sheepshape]

I think that it is related to a fungal disease due to prolonged exposure to heavy rain. In spite of Wales being VERY wet our sheep don't get it (maybe the local breeds are resistant).

I'd certainly shear off affected areas as it predisposes to fly strike as purplequeenvt said.

Good luck (just going to 'crutch' all our sheep as we DO get fly strike).

 

[Southdown]

I've sheared, I've given antibiotics, and sprayed with iodine. No improvements.

 

[purplequeenvt]

I would try coconut oil with peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils. Coconut oil has antibacterial properties and is excellent for the skin and those two oils also have antibacterial properties as well as anti-fungal.

I'd mix maybe 1/2 cup coconut oil (melted over low heat) with 30 drops each of the essential oils. Rub some of the oil on the affected areas at least once a day.

 

[Southdown]

I've recently tired bathing with dreft detergent for newborns and it seems to be improving. Then I shear when it grows out. We'll see.