[Jacob-list] Help the tag has ripped her ear

[Katrina & Dave]

Ripped ears is what I hate about ear tags!  It happens way too often. 
Unfortunately, sort of stitching it up ....which could be very 
complicated....  there is not much you can do. Just make sure the ear heals 
ok and no infection sets in.  I would spray it with blue coat or use diluted 
iodine...although be careful not to get iodine in her eyes.

I have had this happen to several of our ewes and they healed up nicely with 
a nicely split ear to show for it!
Of course you can always replace the ear tag on the other side if you want.
Hope this helps....best of luck!
- Katrina Lefever
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Katrina, Dave, and Eli Oberholtzer Lefever
Pigeon Hills Place
7890 Gnatstown Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-6670
davekat at copper.net
http://chicoryjacobs.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Neeets at netscape.net>
To: <jacob-list at jacobsheep.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 2:55 PM
Subject: [Jacob-list] Help the tag has ripped her ear


I have just gotten 3 Jacob ewes, this morning while feeding them I noticed 
ones tag was gone and her ear was ripped from the middle out.  What do/can I 
do?

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