[Jacob-list] jaw swelling

[Kathryn Shirley]

It is safe to dose safegard two days in a row.

Kate Shirley
Humbug Farm

Jacobflock at aol.com wrote:

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