[Jacob-list] OCD in Jacobs

[Linda]

I didn't realize it could exhibit so early. Was I correct in that it does get progressively worse? and doesn't get better? 

Linda

 I have seen it in lambs of about four months of age, but a breeder I know has seen it as early as a few days old.It usually occurs when the horn set starts to develop more and puts pressure on the brain stem.

 Mick

 

 
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 From: Linda <patchworkfibers at alltel.net>
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Fred Horak is the one to talk to. I believe that OCD is progressive and doesn't usually show up so early, but I might be misremembering.

Linda

Can anyone direct me on how to find out more about OCD in multi horned sheep?  I have a 2 week old lamb, that has been having some problems.. He gets better everyday, but a very educated person and I spoke of OCD and its symptoms....This lamb has a few of them.  We are going to the vet on Monday as the vet suspects that he had a pinched nerve in utero or during the birth process.  HE dodnt walk until he was a week old, and now runs and plays, but has a wobble to him.  GO figure.. he is the the most stunning, perfectly market, incredible structured ram, with 4 wide spaced horns, a real stud prospect as he is outside bloodlines of my original flock... SIGH.....Vet may also opt for accupuncture as well.  We will get a Xray of the back, and possibly the skull.

 Any input... Feel free to reply to me privatley if needed

 Jennifer Tucker





  
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