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Re: [Blackbelly] Ram w/swolen hock joints

Cecil Bearden
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:03:39 -0700

I am not an expert at Joint Ill, but it appears to be an arthritic type disease that is usually caused by a staph organism. Anti inflammatory injections can cause the immune system to be somewhat compromised. Especially cortisone. I would discontinue the pain meds as I am assuming it is banamine. As I stated earlier, I would keep him on pennicilllin and if necessary a shot of Baytril for a couple of days. I would also give him Alfalfa hay when he is in the pen. It can work miracles sometimes...

Cecil in OKla
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