Thanks Leah and Ross for your replies. It's good to have a little knowledge beforehand so I can ask intelligent questions of the vet. One of the vets at the clinic I use absolutely hates bands although she admits she only sees the bad cases, presumably when the animal was not vaccinated.
Leah, I'm in central Ontario, northeast of Toronto...it's winter time altho' mild and no snow here.
Any recommendations on a set of clippers? They will only see occasional use (such as clipping tails before banding) but I'm interested in good quality. I learned to shear my dad's small flock when I was a teenager a long time ago but I will not win an award for speed.
thanks again,
I'm not sure where you are, but winter is the best time since there are no flies.
I asked the vet what to do first...he didn't recommend the banding method, but most of the shepards I asked did, and several had docked older sheep with
Leah, I'm in central Ontario, northeast of Toronto...it's winter time altho' mild and no snow here.
Any recommendations on a set of clippers? They will only see occasional use (such as clipping tails before banding) but I'm interested in good quality. I learned to shear my dad's small flock when I was a teenager a long time ago but I will not win an award for speed.
thanks again,
I'm not sure where you are, but winter is the best time since there are no flies.
I asked the vet what to do first...he didn't recommend the banding method, but most of the shepards I asked did, and several had docked older sheep with