Good morning Barb, I'm not talking about cocci, it is toxcidia. In what I'm able to figure out, it is when the ground becomes toxic due to urination from an access # of sheep on the ground, or because the ground is unable to absorb the urine. From that point in goes into the grass. Then the problems begin. NOW, what I've not been able to find out is how to treat the animals, what the long term side-effects are, does it effect pregnancy?
If you find out anything, let me know..... thanks, Stephanie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barb Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 4:17 PM Subject: [blackbelly] Re: Blackbelly digest, Vol 1 #951 - 9 msgs > --__--__--> Hello all, > > > > Just wondering if anyone has any information about toxcidia? > > Symptons, > > treatment, etc? Just wondering??? > > > > Stephanie > > Stephanie, > Could you possibly mean coccidia? You will likely see diarrhea with > coccidia, and it can be quickly fatal to lambs. In light of a current > problem I am having with gastrointestinal problems with one of my > animals, I would urge you to not make guesses - take a fecal sample to > your vet. It's only going to cost about $15 and they will advise you > what to treat with. Cocci gets into the cells of the gut lining, where > it basically "multiplies" until the cells explode. The damage to the > gut can be devastating. My personal, humble opinion is, if you are > seeing an episode of diarrhea or other intestinal upset, don't guess. > Get an accurate diagnosis and get on it before the animal becomes > debilitated. BTW, cocci is most definitely contagious. > > Regards, > Barb Lee > > > =============================================== > This message is from the Blackbelly Sheep mailing list (http://www.awrittenword.com/listserv/index.html). > To respond to this message, send e-mail to [email protected] > To unsubscribe or change your membership options, go to http://lists.coyotenet.net/mailman/listinfo/blackbelly > To search the archives, go to http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ =============================================== This message is from the Blackbelly Sheep mailing list (http://www.awrittenword.com/listserv/index.html). To respond to this message, send e-mail to [email protected] To unsubscribe or change your membership options, go to http://lists.coyotenet.net/mailman/listinfo/blackbelly To search the archives, go to http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
