[Jacob-list] "Scratchy Head"

[Sugar Hill Farm]

Hi all,

For fly strike, it's hydrogen peroxide.  The sooner you get to it the easier it is, I think.  You know the maggots start out about the size of a pin head.  And before you can see them moving, when just laid there, they look like off white sawdust.  Getting them at this stage is the easiest.

The peroxide doesn't kill them but causes them to let go...somewhat.  It's still a battle to get them to let go for good.  And they do burrow into the skin, sometimes under it.  

Truly a gross situation.  Wish I'd never seen it or had to deal with it.  But it can happen to anybody.

Marcia
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jim Spahr 
  To: Jacob List Members 
  Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 10:46 AM
  Subject: [Jacob-list] "Scratchy Head"


  I agree with Bonnie that there is nothing more gross than maggots!  However, you do need to examine your ewe to make sure that she does not have fly strike.  We had a ram once with a horn injury who tried to scratch and rub his head.  We had our vet come out to take a look and he indeed had maggots which will actually burrow into the skin.  He treated him with antibiotics for the infection and if I can remember correctly, he either poured alcohol or peroxide on the area to get the maggots out.  If you find some, try not to panic.  Get someone to help you.  Good luck!

                                                                 Mary Spahr 
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