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Old 03/27/15, 09:28 PM
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stiff knees

My Nubian was treated for deer worm a few weeks ago. She was doing better, but developed stiff knees. They got stiff in two days, and have stayed the same since. They are seemingly not getting worse, but preventing her from walking. Please help!!
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Old 03/28/15, 08:27 AM
 
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Shoot.

I recently treated my herd for meningeal worm, but there haven't been lasting effects, thank God.

We need some more information to get a clearer idea about what's going on.

What is the doe's temperature? Mucous membrane color? Appetite? Is she drinking water? Is there any swelling at the joint?

How's her attitude: Is she bright, alert, responsive (BAR)? Is she listless, depressed?

What did you use to treat? What dosage? Did you do a follow-up treatment?

And the question everyone thinks but no one likes to ask: Have you tested your herd for CAE?
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Old 03/28/15, 03:35 PM
 
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Algae, what's going on with the doe?
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Old 03/29/15, 01:34 PM
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Ok, her tempature is normal, her gums are pink, she is drinking and eating fine, there is no swelling, and she is very alert.
For the treatment it was Banamine, Ivomec, Vitamin B, and Panacur, for five days. And I have been stretching her legs to keep them active. Sorry about lack of info.
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Old 03/29/15, 01:38 PM
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And no, I haven't tested for CAE. I sort of ruled that out because of no swelling.
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Old 03/29/15, 02:16 PM
 
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NP, you're worried about your girl.

Did you dose according to TN Meat Goats site (10x the cattle dose)?
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Old 03/30/15, 01:32 PM
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I'm not sure what the dose was, the vet filled the syringes for me.
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