Hi Abe1980. It's usual after machine clipping to wait for a couple of weeks so there's enough wool regrowth for an anti-fly treatment to cling on to. Then it's up to you. We use Crovect as it's effective but not too persistant, as we worry about polluting the environment. Something like Clik lasts longer (ie doesn't have to be reapplied so frequently) but is also more dangerous to use. Everyone has their favourite - just so long as you use something
For wormers, in view of your sheeps history, they are unlikely to be carrying wormer-resistant worms (I'm assuming the previous owners wormed them as often as they sheared them). Usually when you bring new sheep onto your land, it's a good idea to worm them before they go onto the land, but you are past that stage now. I would suggest you contact your vet and ask their advice. They may well want you to bring in a faecal sample (one of the joys of keeping animals
) so they can be specific with their advice. They will be familiar with the worms present in your area. Ask too for advice about the need for a Flukicide. It's a good idea to get to know your vet; it's particulary useful if you have a later emergency so they know who you are and where you are. Also, some vets are unfamiliar with breeds such as Hebrideans so it gives them a chance to swot up about them
As for what else to do - did the shearer do their feet? If not, they are likely to need trimming. Hebs have good feet in general, but as they appear to have been a bit neglected it's worth doing them now.
Other than that, some good pasture will set them up nicely for tupping in the Autumn (Nov).
I didn't ask before - are your Hebs registered?
Topic: what to do/use after shearing (Read 1847 times)
