I've had problems every year with a few fawns getting abscesses on their cheeks and jaws. Sometimes they will finally rupture and drain but I've had to lance some myself and drain them.
Fusogard is a vaccination for foot rot. The bacteria that causes foot rot also causes abscesses commonly found on the cheeks, especially young fawns. Vaccinating the fawns with Fusogard may prevent the abscesses. I've heard from another deer breeder and two veterinarians that substantiate that claim. It's certainly worth a try if you're handling your fawns anyway. As always, ask your veterinarian for his advice.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Semen Collection
James Chenvert and Lori Parker from Genex in Baton Rouge collected semen on some of our yearling bucks last weekend. We were very pleased with their work. If you need collection or storage give them a call at 225-578-3294.
LSU Veterinary School
Saturday, November 7, 2009 LSU veterinarians and students were at our ranch along with Genex from Baton Rouge for semen collection on some of our yearling bucks. We hope allowing students to participate encourages their involvement in the cervid field when they graduate. We need qualified veterinarians to help us in our ever growing industry. The veterinarians, Dr. Christine Navarre and Dr. Marge Gill were great. The students were interested in what we were doing and very eager to lend a helping hand. Thanks to all of you.
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