Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[mrcush]

I have been reading alot in these posts lately about grit. I don't have any but I'm planning on running to the feed store today to get some. My question is do I add it to their food, throw it in their run or what? Thanks

 

[NovaAman]

Put it in a dish, much like you would for free choice oyster shell.

 

[SillyChicken]

I put gravel in a separate feeder... I like to use a rabbit feeder that I can hang on the wall of the coop (can't bury it in the bedding that way).

 

[Stacykins]

Stacykins... I read the same for CL and that for more accurate CL results, the whole herd where a goat came from would need tested ....... impossible to get that info really, and I"m not about to test someone else's herd for them. I don't have an issue doing blood draws myself, I give my own shots etc so drawing won't be much different. I have found out the type of collection tube that is needed and how to handle the blood for the CL, just would need to find a lab to test it. Wonder if MSU could. For the CAE, I think I got tubes and regular syringes, it doesn't make sense to use the other type of collection needle for a one time draw. I've been doing research for a buck for my doe and everyone I've looked at want proof the doe is CAE/CL free. Which is understandable.

MSU only does CAE and Johne's disease tests. The only place I've found that do CL is WADDL, which also does those tests too. I priced it out, it is cheaper to send all the tests to WADDL than to send some there, and some to MSU.

For instance, MSU charges 10$ per CAE ELISA, and 7.25 per Johne's ELISA. But there is no accession fee. WADDL, for tests sent from out of state, charges 6.30 for a Johne's ELISA, 6.30 for a CAE ELISA, and 9.45 per Caseous Lymphadenitis test. There IS a 10$ fee, but that is a one time 10$ fee added for the batch of samples you send in. They charge it whether you send in one test, or dozens.

 

[tdhenson86]

Looks like someone vomited a tree in your driveway. We used to have wood-splitting parties when I was a kid and all the men in my life were in better health. Fond memories. Have fun!

 

[SillyChicken]

MSU only does CAE and Johne's disease tests. The only place I've found that do CL is WADDL, which also does those tests too. I priced it out, it is cheaper to send all the tests to WADDL than to send some there, and some to MSU.

For instance, MSU charges 10$ per CAE ELISA, and 7.25 per Johne's ELISA. But there is no accession fee. WADDL, for tests sent from out of state, charges 6.30 for a Johne's ELISA, 6.30 for a CAE ELISA, and 9.45 per Caseous Lymphadenitis test. There IS a 10$ fee, but that is a one time 10$ fee added for the batch of samples you send in. They charge it whether you send in one test, or dozens.

Ahhh thanks for the info, saved me some time!! Would you do this screening test batch?

Caprine/Ovine Biosecurity Screen:
-Small Ruminant Lentivirus (CAE/OPP) (ELISA)
-CL (SHI)
-Johne's (ELISA) 14.70
22.50

2 ml for each sample... do they need refrigerated? or a special collection vial?

 

[tdhenson86]

Does anyone on here know about AI (Avian Influenza) testing in Michigan? I'm looking into the possibility of becoming a certified AI-free flock along with my renewal for NPIP...

 

[1muttsfan]

You need 2 kinds of grit -

Granite - aids in digestion by allowing the gizzard to grind food up

Calcium - for stronger egg shells.

I have a small feeder for each made of PVC pipe

 

[SillyChicken]

Right, when I think grit, I think sand for small birds or chicks. For adult chickens/turkeys, you need the gravel. Good idea with the PVC!

 

[tdhenson86]

You need 2 kinds of grit -

Granite - aids in digestion by allowing the gizzard to grind food up

Calcium - for stronger egg shells.

I have a small feeder for each made of PVC pipe

Wow! That is ingenious!