[Jacob-list] jaw swelling

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In a message dated 8/11/02 9:33:24 PM Central Daylight Time, 
oberlef at supernet.com writes:


> We have ram here with swelling under his jaw.  Could only think of bottlejaw 
> or a bee sting as possiblities even though his poop is normal and he looks 
> healthy otherwise.  He is eating and drinking.  We caught him and gave him 
> Safeguard few days ago, but the swelling is still there, although it has 
> changed and is only on one side...
> Does this sound like bottle jaw and can we give him another dose of 
> Safeguard on top of the first one??
> Any advice would be appreciated!
> 

The symptoms sound like "bottle jaw": swelling under the jaw, gums will 
probably show anemia, appetite and stool will be "normal" (may not be a lot 
of diarhea).  You may want to have a stool sample check to confirm the 
parasite; sounds like it could be haemonchus contortus.  Check the label or 
with the vet on redosing with Safeguard.  I think (don't know for sure) that 
the only wormer that has a residual effect is Ivomec.  The others may only 
have a 24-48 hour effect and may be able to be used with more frequent 
"follow-up" doses.

If the culprit is haemonchus contortus (good appetite and normal looking 
stool) and you may want to consider using a different wormer and/or larger 
dosage to be sure you avoid parasite resistance.  Haemonchus is a "survivor" 
type. 

Fred Horak

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