Polio in Lambs and Goats. Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
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Polio
DOWN GOAT! Today we will be discussing Polio in goats. Causes, symptoms and treatment.
Disclaimer: The information available in this video is intended for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to be a substitution for consulting a veterinarian or obtaining veterinary advice, diagnoses and/or treatment.
Polioencephalomalacia (PEM) has no relation to the Polio virus found in humans and can be successfully treated at first sign of symptoms.
Cause:
The most common cause of Polio in ruminants is Thiamine (B1) deficiency. B1 is a water-soluble vitamin that is crucial in the role of glucose metabolism. The brain is a high consumer of energy, which comes from glucose. Any disruption in this process can quickly cause issues as the brain is the central command center.
Sheep and goats get their thiamine not from cells, but from microbes within the rumen. Most often Polio symptoms are seen in lambs and kids as they transition from milk to forage as it will often take time for their rumen microbiome to become established.
Other things that can affect the production of thiamine is stress, change in diet, poor diet, sulfer-rich diets (grains from distilling), as well as thiamine robbing organisms like coccidia and it’s treatment.
Symptoms:
Catching symptoms early directly correlates to how effective treatment will be. So knowing these signs could save your lamb or kids life!
Since the brain is our highest consumer of glucose symptoms first materialize as neurological.
* Droopy ear, head tilt
* Involuntary eye movement
* Blindness
* Dilated pupils
* Weak gait, inability to stand and seizures
* Advanced stages an animal will have the “death arch” to t heir head and neck
* Symptoms can be very similar to Listeriosis and early treatment is key
Treatment:
Since Thiamine treatment is rather benign, starting treatment at early symptoms is recommended. Having access to a vet to provide you with prescription Thiamine, Antibiotics, and pain/inflammation medication is ideal. But, if it’s a holiday weekend and a vet isn’t available (like what happened to me) there is a way to treat with over the counter medications as well. The following video will follow the timeline of symptoms and treatment course that I followed over a long holiday weekend.
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Thank you for the video! As a dog breeder, coccidia is the bane of my existence, toltrazural has been a lifesaver! I'm glad you were able to self treat. It's a rule that children and animals only get sick on weekends, holidays and nights...
Corrid in daily water also keeps it away! It’s fantastic!!
Thank you. This is so helpful. Have a weanling going through this
Kero is just sugar. Gives energy and or helps make other things taste better.
what did you use the karo syurp for i am goig this now
Curious...my goat had polio yrs ago ..I used penicillin vs la200.
Can you please tell me why you opted for la200 vs penicillin...I am a bit concerned now as when stocking up on. The meds being pulled from shelves now...I skipped la200 a d grabbed fresh bottle of penicillin.
I've just never used la200...is it more effective..
Wondering if I made a mistake.
Thank you
I keep both. The la200 is an oxyteracycline and has a different mode of action than a penicillin. I use penicillins for things like lacerations and la200 for internal issues like respiratory infections. Hope this makes sense.
Help! Going through this right now with a three week old kid and all my supply stores are closed. Can I use human b1 vitamins? What flavor Gatorade ? What type of yogurt?
You need injectable to make a difference since the rumen isn't doing its job digesting to get vitamins into the blood stream. Any Gatorade flavor. And I use plain Greek yogurt.
How much of Gatorade should I give it ?
Oral vitamins won’t work as well but if you’re able to get them to take one do it.
Greek yogurt is best.
Leave a bowl/dis of Gatorade near them to drink when they want. If you haven’t noticed them drinking anything for 8hrs or so drench 30cc into them
What did you give for coccidia?
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