—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 11,1978
112
Survey to determine
sheep veterinary needs
KENNETT SQUARE -
Three hundred Penn
sylvania sheep producers
will soon be receiving a
survey m the mail. The
questionnaire, which has
been prepared by the
University of Penn
sylvania’s School of
Veterinary Medicine, is
being sent out jointly by the
University and the Penn
sylvania Sheep and Wool
Growers’ Association. The
survey is the first step, it is
hoped, in improving
veterinary services to sheep
producers.
Last August a group in
cluding members of the
Pennsylvania Sheep and
Wool Growers Association,
faculty members from the
School of Veterinary
Medicine, and represen
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University of Pennsylvania
School of Veterinary Medicine
A SHORT SURVEY OF HEALTH
AND DISEASE PROBLEMS IN SHEEP
Name (optional)
Address (opt'l)
County
Breed
Primary Use of flock Meat Wool.
Total number of animals in flock
Source of flock replacements
Withmg flock (%).
Within Pa (%).
Outside Pa (%).
Number of sheep culled last year.
reason
mfertilit;
disease.
Are there particular feedmg/nutntion problems in your
ilease
lecif;
Parasite Management
Number of sheep/acre pasture
Do you rotate pastures 7 yes no Frequency
Do you obtain fecal egg counts? yes.
Worming preparations
Are there particular parasite problems in your flock 7
Breeding Management
Percent of ewes barren last year
Do you attempt to diagnose pregnancy 7
If so, how
Marker harness rod method general appearance
Other
What is your lambing percentage 7
Number of ewes requiring assistance at lambing
by shepherd
Number of ewes requiring cesarean section
Numl
Are there particular breeding problems in your flock 7
ilease si
Replies requested
Take a little time and fill out the form, this fellow seems to be saying. Sheep
producers are urged to answer the questions in the form and send the
questionnaire in.
Pennsylvania Sheep & Wool
Growers Association
Purebred.
Other.
State or region.
age.
loss of condition.
other (Specify).
Frequency used
(t«mes/year & approx dates)
by veterinarian
* " s >^.
Lamb Management
Age at weaning
Tail docking yes.
Castration yes.
Vitamin E-Selenium injections yes.
Vaccines tetanus yes.
enterotoxemia (over eating) yes.
other (specify)
Number of visits by veterinarian last year
Total cost of veterinary services last year
Are you ever reluctant to (or don’t) call your veterinarian
when one or more of your sheep are sick 7
cost 7
Vet lacks interest in sheep diseases
other (specify)
Total cost of over-the-counter drugs, worming
preparations, etc last year 7
Number of sheep that died last year 7
How many had post mortem examinations 7
Where were the exams performed 7
Was a diagnosis obtained 7
Were you satisfied with the exam 7
Please elaborate on your flock incidence of sudden death
Explained.
DISEASE HISTORY
List diseases you have had in your flock
Number affected
Disease
If unknown disease describe symptoms, treatment, out-
come
List parasitic problems
In your opinion, what are the most pressing problems in
sheep health and productivity in Pennsylvania or in your
state 7 (if you live outside Pennsylvania please name your
state)
How readily available are veterinary practitioners in your
area for work on sheep 7.
How can veterinary services to the sheep industry be
improved 7
How would you rate veterinary services for sheep 7
In absolute terms 7
Relative to dairy cattle 7
Relative to beef cattle 7
Relative to horses 7
Relative to dogs and cats 7
Return to Dr David Kronfeld, New Bolton Center, Kennett
Weight at weaning
If yes, why 7
.fear of quarantine
Unexplained.
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Number died
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