CDT Research Articles

• Maryland Small Ruminant Page “CDT Vaccinations” SFF Note: Ewes vaccinated 2-3wks prior to lambing ideal. Immunity through colostrum up to 6wks-> lambs should be given booster shots at 4-8 weeks of age & then again at 4 weeks later. 

• OSU Small Ruminant Team 11/20/2018 The Ohio State University / College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences / Department of Animal Sciences CDT Vaccine: When, How, and Why Kelvin Moore, Sade Payne, Elizabeth Spahr

• Vaccination Schedules to Raise Antibody Concentrations Against e-Toxin of Clostridium perfringens in Ewes and Their Triplet Lambs1 Cristina de la Rosa2, Douglas E. Hogue, and Michael L. Thonney3 Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-4801 (1997)

• MSU Extension “CDT Vaccinations for sheep and goats” SFF note: Vaccinate pregnant ewes 4 wks before lambing- CDT immunity through colostrum only lasts 6wks. CDT booster lambs at 6wks (no later than 8 Weeks) & then 3-4wks later)

Toxic Plants Resources

• Cornell CALS (College of Agriculture & Life Sciences “Plants Poisonous to Livestock and other Animals”

• University of MN Extension “Plants poisonous to livestock”

Tail Docking

Cornell recommends 250 IU of tetanus antitoxin subcutaneously at the time of docking if lambs were born to “unvaccinated” ewes.