One Step Closer?

Discussion in 'Goat Frenzy' started by StaceyRosado, Feb 9, 2009.

  1. Feb 9, 2009 #1
    StaceyRosado

    StaceyRosado Administrator Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Just received my new Jeffers catalog today and on the front it lists specials and

    NOW Available - C.L. Vaccine for sheep

    Does this mean we are getting one step closer to a CL vaccine for goats?
     
    StaceyRosado, Feb 9, 2009
    StaceyRosado, Feb 9, 2009
  3. Feb 9, 2009 #2
    Shelly

    Shelly New Member

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    I would hope so. I wonder if the chromosomes in goats and sheep make a difference in this. Shelly
     
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  5. Feb 9, 2009 #3
    badnewsboers

    badnewsboers New Member

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    In the Boer Goat world many breeders are actively vaccinating for CL. Coni Ross is a big proponent of vaccinating. You can use the sheep vaccine to prevent but you need the autogenous vaccine to suppress it.

    I haven't vaccinated for CL yet personally because its never been an issue.
     
    badnewsboers, Feb 9, 2009
    badnewsboers, Feb 9, 2009
  6. Feb 10, 2009 #4
    Amos

    Amos New Member

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    I think Keren posted something about this somewhere.. in the thread about getting a buck?
     
    Amos, Feb 10, 2009
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  7. Feb 10, 2009 #5
    StaceyRosado

    StaceyRosado Administrator Staff Member Supporting Member

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    yes australia is farther along in erradicating CL then the USA is
     
    StaceyRosado, Feb 10, 2009
    StaceyRosado, Feb 10, 2009