[Jacob-list] kelp & rabies

[Kathryn Shirley]

I mix kelp into my mineral salt.  1 part kelp, 1 part garlic, 8 parts mineral.

Sheep can and do get rabies.  Since rabies is endemic to my area (we've
actually had several swimmers attacked by rabid beavers --how's that for a
story?--and several rabid kittens had been found locally--one bit a town
councilman) I vaccinate.

You use the same vaccine that can be used on horses and cows.  I vaccinate
once, once again a year later, then every three years (just like a dog).

Kate Shirley
Humbug Farm

Kelley Rambo wrote:

> I have not heard of kelp used to control parasites, but it is an excellent
> addition to your feed for adding in those micro-nutrients.  To use it, buy
> the dried, crushed version (not quite a powder, still some texture to it
> -- sorry it's early for me, I still can't quite get all the words out :-)
> in bulk (there are some companies in Maine that sell it, you might find
> others on the internet) and just mix it in with the grain.
>
> Some people have used diatomaceous earth to control parasites.  It is a
> powder, not the kind used in swimming pools.  FEDCO Seeds in Maine sells
> both DE and kelp in bulk.  The word I think is still out on DE's
> effectiveness.  Some people report luck, others not.
>
> As for rabies, from what I've been told, it's really up to you and what
> you think the risk is.  Sheep don't usually get tangled up with raccoons
> or skunks, but if there's a high incidence of rabies in your neighborhood,
> it might be a good precaution.  As for re-vaccinating, you can have one of
> them titrated to see what the vaccine levels are in the blood before you
> go and re-vaccinate everyone.  You can do this with your dog or cat, too,
> to see if they really need to be subjected to more vaccine.
>
> Best,
> Kelley
>
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