exeterdexter
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Our herd of 40, growing over summer to 50+, is located on a total of 160 acres in Exeter NSW
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Warts
Feb 11, 2015 17:43:13 GMT 10
Post by exeterdexter on Feb 11, 2015 17:43:13 GMT 10
We have a couple of steers who have developed quite extensive warts on and around their head and neck. After researching on www there seems that little can be done. We have separated them from the rest of the herd. Any advice?
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dexteraddict
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Resides in:: Near Braidwood NSW
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Warts
Feb 12, 2015 8:59:23 GMT 10
Post by dexteraddict on Feb 12, 2015 8:59:23 GMT 10
I asked this question of some international Dexter breeders and this is the answer they came back with: ……………………………………………………………………. Warts are contagious and no there is no good way to treat them. There are a lot of theories. Smashing them with a pair of pliers may make them run their course quicker but probably not worth it. Not all Dexters will get them. They usually get them when young usually when they are just starting to mature. Once the warts run their course the animal will never get them again ……………………………………………………………………. One of our girls had a wart appear on the top of her eyelid as she neared her 2nd birthday. We watched it but let it runs its course as it wasn’t impairing her vision or the closing of her eye. About 6 months later it was gone. She was the only Dexter we have had with warts. No one before or since then has had them *touch wood* ……………………………………………………………………. Hope this helps a little. I know I have learned something new today  |
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