Monthly Archives: September 2010

ORF

Question

Hi,

We haven’t had ORF for 2 years, thank god! But when is the best time to vacinate against it? Is it better to do the ewes or lambs?

Miceál.

Discharge from maiden heifer

Question

I have a maiden heifer with a white discharge from the womb and from time to time I also notice some cows with a similar discharge. It can be thick and slimy. The maiden heifer never had a calf and some cows could have it even three months after calving. Is it an infection that needs to be examined by a vet and treated with antibiotics or will it resolve itself of its own accord? Also could it be caused by a mineral deficiency?.

Ram and Ewe Maintenance Prior to Breeding

Question

Just inquiring what exactly to use to boost fertility in both the ram and ewes prior to mating so as to achieve a high percentage of lamb per ewe? Is there anything on the irish market to administer as a dose or feed to improve performance? I’m a fresh face to sheep breeding so your help would be appreciated

Is Rotbunt suitable as a Dairy Cow?

Question

Is Rotbunt cow more suitable as a dairy cow for a irish grass base system instead of the holstein cow?