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Lamb not able to stand.

farming93 · 2020-01-17 08:42:07

I have a lamb which was growing powerfully however I went out to it last night and it has lost the use of its back legs. When I lift it it can stand but is very fragile and can't walk. I don't think it's swayback or joint ill. Anyone any ideas?

17-01-2020 09:42AM

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farming93

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I have a lamb which was growing powerfully however I went out to it last night and it has lost the use of its back legs. When I lift it it can stand but is very fragile and can't walk. I don't think it's swayback or joint ill. Anyone any ideas?

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#2 17-01-2020 01:36PM

thelegend1979

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Id go to vet asap. Could be an abscess in its spine. Vet treated two of mine last year. He said they will do no good if they dont get back up within 3 days. one made it and one didnt.

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#3 17-01-2020 04:53PM

farming93

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Ended up putting him down. Turned out to be swayback. Pity he was a lovely lamb.

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