[Jacob-list] sick Ram

[Neal and Louise Grose]

"The
> only other thing I have noticed is that in the last couple of days hit
> stomach has started to become distended."

You may have a ram with a vagus nerve problem. This can lead to persistent
bloat, and is quite serious. Tell those $%^&* vets to pretend that this is a
small cow. They might larn sumthin'.

Neal Grose

----- Original Message -----
From: "Heather Fogel" <heather at littleshadyacres.com>
To: <jacob-list at jacobsheep.com>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 5:20 PM
Subject: RE: [Jacob-list] sick Ram


>
> Well, we don't have any laurel, or anything like that growing on our
place,
> and he hasn't had access to any shrubbery since Sept.  The vet from
> pipestone said that if he had something blocking his esophagus, he would
> likely be "throwing up" dry hay, because he can't get it down.  He is
> throwing up wet, slimy hay, that has been down.
>
> Other than not getting much to eat he is fine.  His eyes are alert, and
his
> ears are normal and he seems fine.  He has gotten a bit thin, though.  The
> only other thing I have noticed is that in the last couple of days hit
> stomach has started to become distended.
>
> I am trying to get a sheep vet out here.  Most of the local vets won't
even
> talk to you about anything that doesn't moo.  One of the vets I have
talked
> to on the phone wants to be helpful, but admits that she doesn't know much
> about sheep.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Heather Fogel
> Stewart, MN
> heather at littleshadyacres.com
> www.littleshadyacres.com
> Home to Jacob sheep, Soay sheep and many Chickens.
>
>
>
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