Re: [Blackbelly] Ewe problems

[Dayna Denmark]

Sounds like your ewe has a classic case of pink eye. As it is highly contagious 
keep your eye on her companion sheep for signs of infection. A really good 
product to use is called Terramycin ophthalmic ointment. This disease can take 
weeks to clear up and sheep can also relapse but it is not fatal. It's also 
very common.
As far as your ewe laying down a lot this is pretty common when they get close 
to delivery. Age is a factor also. my oldest ewe spends the last few weeks 
before delivery laying down almost all the time. She always twins and because 
of that tends to walk more side to side because of her size. She also grunts 
when she gets up and down. All signs that babies are on the way. Is your ewe's 
udder full of milk? Also a sign she's getting close. Do you know her due date? 
If she's late that can cause a lot of discomfort, too.

Dayna
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