RE: [blackbelly] Lamb problem

[James Harper]

Hello Chris,   Since no one has replied to your email I will attempt to help, I hope.  Are you bottle feeding your 2 week old lamb or is he nursing his mother.  I have never had to worm a 2 week old lamb.  Have you taken his temperature, is he running a fever?   James Harper Virginia Regional Director Blackbelly Barbados Sheep Association International -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of William Buchanan Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 4:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [blackbelly] Lamb problem I have a 2 week old ramlamb that is laying around making a whining-like sound and when he stood to poop I noticed he had traces of feces on his back legs kinda like scours. He humped over and tried to poop and started whining again. He has also been holding his ears down like he is sick. Do you think he needs de-worming?  De–Coccidiocis?  If so, what brand or type of wormer or decox medication would you recommend for a two week old? And how much?  I want to jump on it now before he really goes downhill. Even though I have had many lambs to date, I have never had this happen, to my knowledge. Advice anyone?  Chris B.