These are general guidelines only. Please consult with Dr. Massie, Dr. O’Brien, Dr. Hausler or Dr. Burke to determine your sheep’s specific needs.

Vaccinations:

• –Covexin 8 or CD & T vaccine
• -Initial vaccination at 8 and 12 weeks, followed by an annual booster.
• -Rabies vaccine
• -Initial vaccination at 12 weeks, followed by an annual booster.

Pregnant ewes should receive their annual boosters 30 days before their anticipated lambing date.

Deworming Schedule:

• -Lambs should be dewormed every four weeks until six months of age.
• -Adults should be dewormed every four to six weeks. Please consult with Dr. Massie, Dr. Vandrey, or Dr. O’Brien to develop your deworming schedule.

Available herd health testing:

• -Brucellosis.
• -Caseous Lymphadenitis.
• -Ovine Progressive Pneumonia.
• -Tuberculosis.

Pregnancy Testing:

• –Rectal ultrasound can confirm pregnancy 35 days post breeding.
• -Trans-abdominal ultrasound (more typical) can confirm pregnancy 75 –100 days post breeding.