Scald if left untreated can develop into full blown footrot, according to Provita’s Tommy Armstrong. This was the main message he delivered at the recent sheep lameness workshop hosted by Carrickfergus pedigree Ile de France breeder Edward Adamson.
“Scald will develop if lambs and ewes are put out into fields where longer grasses predominate,” he added.
“Good grazing managment such as taking out fields for round bales or regular topping of paddocks is therefore essential. This practice should be accompanied by a commitment to regular foot bathing.”
Edward Adamson said that ewes with lambs should be foot bathed every two weeks.