Posted by goatlady
on April 1, 2008, 7:01 am, in reply to "Re: White Muscle Disease Or ???"
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BO-Se is the treatment for WMD 1cc/40lbs,a second treatment would be in order- the muscle form of WMD should respond
If not then a look at possible navel ill (Joint ill)
I would start an aggressive treatment with Penicillin procaine G - 1cc/25lbs every 4 hours for the first day and then every 8 hours for 5 more days subQ.
Make sure to draw back on the plunger of the syringe before injecting to make sure you are not in a blood vessel as PennG can be fatal gotten into the blood stream- if you hit blood, withdraw the needle - express the blood and restick the goat and then administer the medication.
Below is a description and treatment from Merck Vet :
Several joints of kids can be involved in this nonspecific bacterial infection. Bacteria that have been incriminated are mainly gram positive and include staphylococci, streptococci, Corynebacterium spp , Actinomyces spp , and coliforms. Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is an uncommon cause of joint-ill in goats relative to sheep, and when it is seen, it is mainly in kids 3-4 mo old.
Environmental bacteria gain entry to the neonate’s circulation, usually via the umbilical cord. Other methods of entry include contamination of breaks in the skin or via the GI or respiratory tract. Predisposing factors include lack of routine dipping of the umbilical cord; poor sanitation in the kidding pens; or does kidding in overcrowded, dirty conditions. E rhusiopathiae are soil-living bacteria that may persist on farms or in pens used by sheep or pigs. Mycoplasma infection is also a differential diagnosis (see Mycoplasmosis).
Clinical Findings:
More than 1 joint is hot, swollen, and painful. Often, the affected limb(s) cannot bear weight. Kids with more than 1 leg affected may be unable to stand. The more commonly affected joints are the carpus, shoulder, hock, and stifle. Generally, there is a fever but no reduction in appetite. Sometimes the navel area is inflamed, but often there is no visible abnormality. An abscess may form on the navel long after the kid has recovered. The WBC count may be increased with a left shift.
If the condition becomes chronic, the limbs are stiff, some joints may be ankylosed, and overall growth is poor. At this stage the temperature is normal.
Treatment:
To be successful, treatment must be given early and, when possible, antibiotic selection should be based on culture and sensitivity testing. Frequent injections of high doses of parenteral antibiotics given for ~1 wk often effect a cure if combined with careful nursing. Joint lavage with saline and antibiotic solutions may enhance therapeutic outcome in selected cases. Complications should be prevented by providing soft bedding, frequently turning any kid unable to stand, and massaging the affected joints. If ankylosis starts to develop, the kid should be supported in a sling for short periods as frequently as possible.
In large commercial herds, treating severely affected kids may not be economically justified. Many that do recover remain unthrifty for the rest of their lives.
Control:
Hygiene at parturition is essential. A deep bed of clean sawdust, wood shavings, or straw should be provided; it is often better to allow the doe to kid on fresh pasture if the weather is warm.
The umbilical cords of newborn kids should be dipped several times in a strong antiseptic, eg, 7% tincture of iodine or iodophor teat dip. Cords should be dipped each time the kid is handled in the first 24-48 hr. Owners should clean their footwear before entering kidding pens.
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: Our Nubian gave birth to twin girls.
: Approximately 3 weeks later, one of the
: girls developed paralysis in her rear legs.
: The stiffness progressed up her spine and
: neck. We treated her with Bo Se as most
: folks we talked to said they thought it was
: "White Muscle Disease" or a Goat
: version of Muscular Distrophy. She seems to
: be responding to the Bo Se but, still is not
: "standing" on the back legs but,
: is dragging them and has developed sores on
: the front of the legs. Does anyone have any
: suggestions? Does anyone have any ideas
: about what could be wrong with her?
: Suggestions for treatment?
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