Sudden loss: symptoms lethargy and scours

[Latestarter]

Sorry for these losses @Sweetened. I know it's tough to take. Don't be too hard on yourself. It is what it is. There are lots of diseases out there that kill quickly. Especially with newborns and the young (& old). Now that you've identified the cause, all you can do is try to protect the rest of your animals as best you can. And being able to share this/your experience with someone else down the road just might save them the same heartache you're going through. Just sayin'

Edit to say: Your signature disclaimer says it all.

 

[Hens and Roos]

so sorry @Sweetened

 

[Devonviolet]

Oh Sweetened! I am so sorry for your loss! My heart breaks for you!

 

[bonbean01]

just saw this....so very sorry sweetie!!!!!!

Flooding rains here with violent winds and thunderstorms and there is a break right now and I must sign off and finish what needs to be done with the critters as I have the chance!!!! More later.

 

[babsbag]

I am very sorry, you have had a rough year, but your insight and experience is worth much so please don't be afraid to share.

 

[Southern by choice]

@Latestarter said it best

Your signature disclaimer says it all.

I also agree with @babsbag

Not everything works for every situation and we ALL learn from one another and the experiences that we share are always helpful to someone.

 

[Pearce Pastures]

Sweetened, your experience and insight are valuable and I hope you will continue to share. No matter the length of time spent with the forum or in working with a breed, there are always things to learn and practices that need changing. I am continually learning new things and have thrown out things that I thought best practice and taken on new many many times.

I like your natural approach. I may not ascribe to it as much as you do, but it doesn't mean there is not value to it---neither way is the right way, they are both right and so are the management methods in between. If you decide to vaccinate, there is no harm in that choice. We only do CD&T here.

For your cocci situation---is there anyway you can get something like a 40% sulfa medication, or SMZ-TMP from a vet?

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I am so sorry for the problems you've had to endure. It stinks! We all make our own management decisions for our own circumstances and none of us get into this planning to lose animals. The most important thing that we can do as owners, breeders and lovers of this lifestyle is to ADAPT! You can bet your sweet bippie that the parasites are adapting! They're getting tougher and more resistant all the time. What worked before may not work anymore.

I know that your heart is hurting, and there are a lot of us who hurt right along with you because we've been where you are. I'll bet there are very few of us who haven't made a decision that cost an animal its life. The loving, caring breeder, manager, owner learns from his/her mistakes and becomes just a little bit better.

Oh, and for cocci - I've just started using Totrazuril. So much easier than a 5 day treatment!

 

[alsea1]

It is hard sometimes. Especially when an animal passes. Hang in there.

 

[GLENMAR]