[Jacob-list] Thin ewe

[Hannah]

In addition to penG for paralysis, dexamethasone is a worthwile
investment.  I think its a prescription, though.


>>The vet said the most concerning thing is the fact that when Claire moves

> she circles - she doesn't fall, isn't unsteady, but she circles counter

>>clockwise which would indicate something neurological going on -

> ========

> There was a case I recall where two ewes kept there head down, looking to

> the back and they moved in circles.  I thought it could be polio (PEM) and

> it sounds like your vet thinks the same thing.  Turns out both ewes died

> from listeriosis caused by bacteria from the sheep eating moldy feed or

> something moldy in the pasture.  It is a problem where people are feeding

> those huge round bales of hay.   I will read more about it and get back to

> you.  You might find some info online.

>

> I checked in Laura Lawson's book (that isn't popular with SOME people on

> this list) and she mentions that the sheep walks in tight circles due to

> paralysis on one side.  There are other symptoms too.  One side of the

> face

> is affected causing the head to turn.  There is excess drooling and a

> corner of the mouth droops.  The sheep has a mild fever and diarrhea.  The

> treatment is Procaine Penicillin G at high levels of 20,000 units per

> pound

> of body weight every 6 hours for 7 to 14 days then reduce this amount for

> another 14 days.  Wow!!  Due to the high amount of this antibiotic, I

> would

> definitely consult with the vet again.  Also give plenty of water and

> electrolytes.  She recommends vitamin B-Complex to stimulate the diet.

>

> Hope this helps,

> Cathy

> Moscow, Idaho

>

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