[Jacob-list] overeating/acidosis

[hobbyknobfarm]

Jason,
pepto bismol, hay, (no grain), b-complex -has worked for me in the past when 
my goats do not have sense enough to stop eating-they are usually a little 
off for a couple of days
Elizabeth
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> From: "Jason Anders" <rockytopjacobs at att.net>

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> Hello Everyone:

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> Our ram decided to sneak into the corn supply and eat a lot of corn Sunday 

> morning.  This morning he has very loose stools and tonight he doesn't 

> seem to be himself.  He's still eating, just maybe acting a little slower. 

> Any words of wisdom out there?  Thanks so much.

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> Jason Anders

> Rocky Top Jacobs

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> Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:57:11 -0400

> From: Linda <patchworkfibers at windstream.net>

> Subject: Re: [Jacob-list] Ram Overdosed on Corn

> To: Jason Anders <rockytopjacobs at att.net>

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> *_Acidosis:_*

> This is a very common problem in lambs consuming a high grain diet,

> usually when finishing for market. Acidosis can affect any age sheep,

> but most breeding animals do not receive high enough levels of grain for

> it to be of a practical problem (unless of course they obtain unwanted

> access to high levels of grains).

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> Acidosis is simply the over-consumption of highly fermentable starch or

> carbohydrates. Known also as grain overload. What happens when sheep

> over consume grain is that more lactic acid is produced through

> bacterial breakdown of the starch than bacteria can utilize or remove

> from the rumen. This excess lactic acid then decreases the pH (makes it

> more acidic) of the rumen. This results in an upset rumen, diarrhea,

> lowering of feed consumption, a fever, etc. Also, some of the excess

> lactic acidic can be absorbed into the bloodstream, lowering the pH of

> the blood. This can cause foundering and even liver damage.

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> Lactic acidosis can be a serious health concern, and can cause death, in

> serious cases, and founder, and poor growth in less extreme cases. The

> best prevention of acidosis is to take the time to properly adjust lambs

> to high grain diets. It takes two to three weeks to move a lamb up from

> a primarily forage diet to a high grain diet. It actually is time needed

> for the microbial population to shift to utilize the lactic acid being

> produced. Do not increase the amount of grain more than one-fourth pound

> per lamb per day when working the grain content of a diet up. Also, keep

> grains in a secure area so escaping sheep do not have access to

> overindulge on them.

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> If sheep do get acidosis, the best treatment is to try to neutralize the

> acid in the rumen. This is done with baking soda diluted with water and

> physically drenching the sheep or the free choice feeding of it (if they

> will eat it). Also, treating the sheep with an anti-inflammatory agent

> (banamine or aspirin) will help reduce fever and founder problems.

> Treating them with an antibiotic is also recommended.

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> Jason Anders wrote:

>> Hello Everyone:

>>

>> Our ram decided to sneak into the corn supply and eat a lot of corn

>> Sunday morning.  This morning he has very loose stools and tonight he

>> doesn't seem to be himself.  He's still eating, just maybe acting a

>> little slower.  Any words of wisdom out there?  Thanks so much.

>>

>> Jason Anders

>> Rocky Top Jacobs

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