[Jacob-list] Concerned about ram

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I purchased a Spring Ram lamb this year.. He is WONDERFUL.. but SOMETHING  is 
going on ...  The local vet advised Pen-G injections but I'm concerned  I'm 
not being aggressive enough.
 
Sherman banged up his drop horn on Friday.. a tiny bit of blood.. It was a  
bit wiggly.. and he seemed very sensitive about it.  The bumping around at  the 
hay feeder didn't look like it felt good, so I gave him a little pile of hay  
away from the others. 
 
He seemed to perk up and feel more normal Sat and Sunday.. Then Sunday..  
wasn't too interested in eating, and there was another little bit of blood at  
the base.. I figured he re bumped it, and was sore again.
 
We separated him off with 2 of the smaller ram lambs.  Last night...  we took 
his temp. as he really seemed depressed.  He wasn't interested in  grain.. 
something he LOVES.
 
His temp was 105.7   gum color is good..
 
We gave him 1 cc of Banamine orally.  his temp is down to 103.5 this  AM.. 
still high.. but better.
 
Any advice on what could be going on?  Is Pen-G a good option here..  or 
shouldn't we first find out what the cause is?????
 
 
Jennifer Tucker
Moose Mtn.
Bennett, CO



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