[Jacob-list] Copper DEFINCIENCY

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The OCD suspect lamb spent most of the day, and most of our life's savings at Colorado State Vet School Yesterday.? We left with an "Open" (Unknown) diagnosis, with bloodwork for Border's Disease (Hairy Shaker Lamb) and Copper levels pending.? Radiologists found no abnormalties in the skull, neck or spinal process.? They Ultrasounded his brain and it was normal as well.? We flt as responsible breeders , more for the sake of the breed and our flock, we needed answers about what is going on here... and if this was a genetic problem (which we have for the most part ruled out)

The Clinician is going to get with me tomarrow as the Copper levels apperared to be deficient in thi lamb.? He is still progressing.. but still falling down from time to time (several times per day) and also has seizure like fits rarely.

On the copper DEFICIENCY (not toxicity) any input?

Jennifer Tucker
Moose Mtn Ranch
Bennett, CO
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