| Show Vet Outlines Spring health Program Details Al Animal mal owners will do well to plan their spring health pro pro- program gram suggests Dr Don W Tho Tho- Tho Thomas mas Utah State University ex- ex extension extension tension veterinarian He gives the following advice WHEN SPRING weather breaks horse owners should be prepared to pull their hor hor- hor horses ses in for spring vaccinations and booster shots against brain fever tetanus equine influenza Without such protection horses stand a big chance of becoming afflicted with the illnesses In In- Inoculation Is important cheap in- in insurance insurance Dr Thomas said Those who haven't wormed their horses during the winter should do so Immediately All should treat their horses for worms again before turning them on to pasture to get rid of the worms and avoid infest Infest- Infesting ing the summer pasture SPRING THAWS and wet slop py weather can spell real mast mast- mastitis mastitis itis trouble for dairymen unless they take extra measures With spring thawing get busy and clean up corrals to avoid man man man- manure ure buildup Mastitis will very likely increase unless the cows are kept In clean corrals and sheds Contact your veterinarian when It Is necessary to treat an animal Make sure to with with- withhold withhold hold milk at least 72 hours after the last treatment with drugs to allow them to be com com- completely completely removed from the system tern tem rooming Coming spring calls for vac vac- vaccinations vaccinations of sheep against tet tet- tet tetanus anus and sore mouth Sheep feeders will do well to vaccinate ate for over eat eat- eatIng ing disease To avoid ketosis increase feeds before lambing Adding carbohydrates in the form of grain helps prevent this pregnancy disease which affects some range flocks as well as farm flocks Sheep owners also need to improve their shed lambing sanitation More attention to disinfecting the navel cleaning the pen after each ewe has used it and with clean straw or other bedding are all important health measures Dr Thomas stressed |
