[Jacob-list] OCD

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Context is important ... Obsessive Compulsive Disordeer for some ... 
occipital condylar dysplasia which is a congenital defect describing unequal sized or 
shaped condyls which are near the "first vertebrae" at the atlanto-occipital 
"joint".  The signs are generally noted in lop-sided neck carraige (like head 
bent or carried to one side) and no other apparent behaviors in mild cases to 
ataxia at the extreme.

The cases of hind limb problems reported by two or three breeders more 
probably are birth problems which seem to increase in frequency with twin births and 
possible pre-natal entanglements of the dveloping lambs as well as injury to 
spine during birthing.

A very quick check for OCD, which is reported as familial, is to examine any 
skulls for the unequal condyls when you pick up the "extras" at the abatoir.

I have also taken advantage of an invention by Mrs. Curie and have had 
various parts of live sheep pictured by something called an Xray machine.  It sort 
of depends on one's curiosity. 

Fred Horak
St. Jude's Farm
Lucas, TX 75002
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