[Jacob-list] Lamb down

[Neal and Louise Grose]

This sounds neurological. I don't think coccidiosis would give you these 
symptoms. Polio sounds right, but I don't know why you would see it in a 
lamb this age that has had ample access to water. The other things you might 
consider are listeriosis(sp?) , parasites, and shock.

Farther down the list would be copper toxicity (almost never in wethered 
Jacob lambs) and rabies. If it dies, make sure to get a post- mordem.

Neal Grose

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Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2006 11:25 AM
Subject: [Jacob-list] Lamb down


>I found a wethered lamb down in the pasture this morning. He was lying flat 
>on his side and his head arched towards his back end. He is about 4 mos 
>old.When moving him, he was paddling his legs. I called the vet and they 
>think it is a thiamine deficiency (Polio) This is what we are treating him 
>for. I do have some chickens that will not stay out of the barn. I was 
>concerned about the possibility of Cocci. Has any one delt with these 
>symptoms?
> Responses are appreciated.
>
> Cheryl,
> Rise "N" Shine Farm
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