[Jacob-list] Lamb down

[Joseph Laughlin]

Sorry, just got on the computer.  Hope the lamb is responding.  One of my 'sheep' books says acidosis may be a culprit in bringing on polio.  Also, could it be hypoglycemic shock? The same book describes symptoms of a down lamb, neck stretched and head thrown back, thrashing or paddling, for hypoglycemic shock but in connection with a very young, chilled lamb. The book mentions dextrose and Vit. B as treatments. Jo Ann Laughlin
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  From: Neal and Louise Grose<mailto:nlgrose at yadtel.net> 
  To: rns1260 at adelphia.net<mailto:rns1260 at adelphia.net> ; Jacob list<mailto:jacob-list at jacobsheep.com> 
  Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 5:24 AM
  Subject: Re: [Jacob-list] Lamb down


  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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