RIP Freddy

We thought that Freddy  initially had jointill

But  it didnt really improve as we expected, and he developed more problems 



And things got worse inspite of  the treatment (Vitamin E and Selenium) .

So the vet came and had a look at him .

The initial problem we thought was an infection of the joint, even though he was a bit old to get that.
And now the Vet thought he had meningitis - the infection has spread to the brain - or perhaps it was an incurable neurological problem.


So sadly, RIP Freddy

its not jointill

We did have a lamb with a limp . And it got a course of antibiotics and got a bit better.  But then it got worse.
And its not limping - its  tripping over its front legs as they give way . The lamb  hasnt got a temperature  and the joints arent swollen so we dont think its anopther episode of infection.
 It could be White muscle disease Due to selenium deficiency . 

this lamb ticks many of the boxes for Selenium deficiency

• average annaul  precipitation is 948mm /yr
• weve certainly got lush pasture at the moment 
• the lamb is growing rapidly 

So its had an injection of Selenium an Vitamin E . It may improve, or it may not . We shall see