At 03:07 PM 8/18/2008, you wrote:
IT certainly could be coccidia. If they are experiencing bloody scours, then
coccidia would be almost certain. Corid is the drug of choice for coccidia.
Sulfa also works.
There is a new drug called MARQUIS for coccidia. I have not had a problem
with this
This is good information. Though I have anything but intensive
manangement (I only have 10sheep on 5 acre)I can easily collect a fecal
and take it to the vet.
Thank you,
John
At 03:07 PM 8/18/2008, you wrote:
IT certainly could be coccidia. If they are experiencing bloody
scours, then
Are you close to a University such as Texas AM? It might be worth
contacting them and find a vet interested in the problem you are
experiencing. Doing a necropsy on the next animal that expires can be
very beneficial since you may find out exactly what is causing the
problem. Just a thought.
I would not worry with the fecal before treating for coccidia. In sheep
Time is of the essence. The flocking instinct is so great that they are
nearly half dead when most humans note a problem. I have lived and
worked with my girls for over 10 years. I feel that a problem shows u
first in
reply to the sender and delete the message from
your email system. Thank you.
--- On Tue, 8/19/08, Pantalone, John A (GE Infra, Energy) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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From: Pantalone, John A (GE Infra, Energy) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Blackbelly] wasting away could be coccidiosis
To: blackbelly
IT certainly could be coccidia. If they are experiencing bloody scours,
then coccidia would be almost certain. Corid is the drug of choice for
coccidia. Sulfa also works.
There is a new drug called MARQUIS for coccidia. I have not had a
problem with this for so long I forgot. I did a quick
