I am trying to get my flock of around 30 ewes tested again. I did test many years ago (all negative) for several years, so closed the ewe flock. As long as the ewe is producing twin or better lambs, she stays on the farm. Got several ewes down in condition lately and checked their teeth. Missing all the front ones but are 13 years old. Only possible sign of MV is udder issues which I put down to cold conditions and aggressive lambs. They are not confined but use shelters at night or bad weather. So problem I have run into is the vets around here NW of Edmonton, don't seem much interested in doing the testing. Of course calving is probably keeping them busy now as well. Do we have testing facilities in Alberta? Do I have to get a vet to do it?
Thanks for the article. We are fighting to eliminate MV from our flock. Emotionally and financially it is draining. But I keep hoping for good news on the next blood test.
I am trying to get my flock of around 30 ewes tested again. I did test many years ago (all negative) for several years, so closed the ewe flock. As long as the ewe is producing twin or better lambs, she stays on the farm. Got several ewes down in condition lately and checked their teeth. Missing all the front ones but are 13 years old. Only possible sign of MV is udder issues which I put down to cold conditions and aggressive lambs. They are not confined but use shelters at night or bad weather. So problem I have run into is the vets around here NW of Edmonton, don't seem much interested in doing the testing. Of course calving is probably keeping them busy now as well. Do we have testing facilities in Alberta? Do I have to get a vet to do it?
Thanks for the article. We are fighting to eliminate MV from our flock. Emotionally and financially it is draining. But I keep hoping for good news on the next blood test.