[Jacob-list] limping lamb

[WenlochFrm at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/13/00 8:38:20 PM EST, carlfosbrink at yahoo.com writes:

>        i don't know the answer to your question, but
>  i hope someone out there does. i had an old ram and a
>  young ram together and they got into some feed they
>  shouldn't have and the young ram got the squirts and
>  the old ram started the limping just like you
>  described. it makes me wonder if the feed caused it.  
>   

I didn't see the original question on limping, but your old ram, Carl, sounds 
like he may have foundered (laminitis). It can be caused by too much of a 
good thing.....lush pasture or too much grain.

Joan Franklin