Sheep and goats need annual vaccinations in the spring to help them resist infection. 

• C&D Toxoid Vaccination - For prevention of over eating disease caused by clostridium perfringens. They can multiply, producing a deadly toxin in the digestive tract.This vaccine can be obtained in a combination with tetanus toxoid.

• Tetanus Toxoid Vaccination - To prevent "lock jaw" caused by clostridium tetani introduced through cuts, puncture wounds or accidental shearing lacerations.

• Rabies Vaccination.

• Abscess Vaccination - Abscesses occur under the skin of the head and neck primarily and can develop in external lymph nodes and internal organs. Caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculoses, puss from draining abscesses is contagious and vaccinations should be considered for animals going to fairs, shows, or auctions.  This vaccine can be obtained in a combination with C & D toxoid and Tetanus toxoid.

Most vaccines are given initially in a two dose regiment about 30 days apart.  Young lambs and kids can begin their first vaccinations at three months of age.  All vaccines need to be boostered yearly, and Rabies every three years there after.