[Jacob-list] Lamb down

[Robin Lynde]

This is too late for your immediate problem, but I've been gone to AGM. I 
had a ram lamb with similar symptoms. The IV thiamine brought him back 
around within a couple of hours. I followed up with thiamine injections 
(sub-q) for a few days. He is fine now, but I don't know why this occurred 
with this one ram. He is one of the nicer, larger ram lambs that I have. So 
why him?

While I'm writing, I've read the discussion about dosage of penicillin. 
Based on my vet's recommendations I always use 1cc/10 lbs.
Robin Lynde
Meridian Jacobs
Vacaville, CA
www.meridianjacobs.com
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>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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