[Jacob-list] OCD

[Linda]

I think the JSC Journal had some good articles on OCD.  Fred Horak was very helpful to me when I thought a yearling ram might have OCD (checking the skull - post mortem - did not show signs of OCD).  From my understanding, (and I hope more knowledgeable folks will jump in to correct me) OCD is progressive and becomes worse as the skull grows and further compresses the spinal cord.  Birth trauma nerve or brain damage sounds like something to check into regarding your lamb. I've had two like that and it is heartbreaking to see how hard they try. 

Hope your guy makes it.

Linda
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On Sat, 23 Apr 2005 16:21:11 -0700, kate barrett wrote:
> Where could I get more information regarding OCD?.  I believe I
> have a ram lamb with this disease. My daughter saved him and has
> been working with him, but he is definitely a special needs lamb.
> He was a triplet, had 2 sisters, and was only able to crawl around
> like a little army guy for the first few days. He definitly is a
> fighter ,and has a strong will to live. He is now getting around,
> and is buds with our little Columbia X bummer.  I am afraid he
> probably won't get better, but his progress has been phenomenal. 
> His mother wisely chose the two ewe lambs to raise, and will have
> nothing to do with him. He is about a week old now, growing and
> very attached to his bottle time.  Emma takes him for walks in the
> pasture, and he will follow her everywhere...his hind legs are
> definitely a bit spastic.  Anyway I tried to research this in the
> Archives and since I can't search by topic I haven't been able to
> find much.  Thanks fo any help you can give me.  
> Kate Barrett
> Ruby Peak Javobs

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