This is a blog for Barton Meadows. The purpose of this blog is for staff and lookers to post a record of their livestock checks. The blog acts as a formal record of livestock wellbeing and welfare checks by providing access to up-to-date information on livestock and site status, and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Lamb With Fly Treated (#93)
After several attempts, Nick and I rounded up the rather flighty lambs yesterday.
The one described by Chris did have fly strike and another would soon of had it.
Fly strike is a very serious condition and without treatment would have caused fairly rapid death.
All were treated yesterday so this should not be a problem for the rest of the season.
The product used is pretty potent so I advise not handling the lambs for a good week or so.
If there is anything requiring handling, just report it to us and we will come out.
Thanks again for spotting this and calling it in Chris
Jack
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Jack, that's great news and thank you for letting us know. I was home from work too late this evening to get out again, but will check on them on Friday before 1pm and update the blog.
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