Episode 117
Dealing with Orf
Vet Cara Sheridan, ruminant technical advisor with MSD Animal Health, joins Ciarán Lynch on this week’s OviCast to discuss various aspects of dealing with orf on farms. Cara starts by explaining a bit more about the condition, where it typically occur
OviCast · OviCast
March 8, 202217m 4s
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Show Notes
Vet Cara Sheridan, ruminant technical advisor with MSD Animal Health, joins Ciarán Lynch on this week’s OviCast to discuss various aspects of dealing with orf on farms.
Cara starts by explaining a bit more about the condition, where it typically occurs and some of the predisposing factors.
She discusses the vaccination process detailing the timing of administration and interval until immunity is reached.
Cara then takes us through the actual vaccination procedure highlighting some practical tips and pitfalls before finally, discussing treatment options in the face of an outbreak.
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