Post by Shawn on Jul 10, 2008 14:01:21 GMT -5
He said she tested negative for anaplasmosis ( a blood parasite).
But positive for BLV. Said something about she has a "titer (sp.) against" .... "she's been exposed"
He felt at the time that he treated her she had ketosis, which didn't really surprise me. He thought her breath smelled sweet. I didn't notice, maybe I can't smell ketones. (Although I notice EVERY other thing under the sun!) I usually think her breath smells like milk.
Anyway, he said he didn't think she had BVD I can't really agree with him on this. When I asked if deer carried it, his answer was "not really." Now I guess I assumed that veterinary care wasn't as much of an art as human care, but I should realize that vets differ on opinions, just like M.D.'s do.
He said he thought the incubation period was off for her to have contracted it from the breeding bull/herd (which I agree with). And that he considered my herd "closed" since there weren't enough cattle around for her to contact.
He recommended breeding her and using her "as normal" since she may die of old age and never develop a tumor. I agree. He likened it to HIV positive and never developing AIDS. I understand that.
On a better note, she has rebounded dramatically. She already looks much better and seems not so drawn. Her ribs have even diminished, mostly I assume because of re hydration. Her affect is good. She's enjoying all the extra scratches and affection. Poppy is having milk replacer in the AM and Belle's milk in the PM.
I think we're doing ok. I'm sorry to hear she's a carrier, but it may never matter.
Thanks again for all the support and ideas. I reread the entire other thread and realized in my distress that I had missed some things. Liz suggested early on BVD and I didn't catch it. Someone else suggested it later and Patti mentioned it to me on the phone. So I think it's been a real learning experience.
Shawn
But positive for BLV. Said something about she has a "titer (sp.) against" .... "she's been exposed"
He felt at the time that he treated her she had ketosis, which didn't really surprise me. He thought her breath smelled sweet. I didn't notice, maybe I can't smell ketones. (Although I notice EVERY other thing under the sun!) I usually think her breath smells like milk.
Anyway, he said he didn't think she had BVD I can't really agree with him on this. When I asked if deer carried it, his answer was "not really." Now I guess I assumed that veterinary care wasn't as much of an art as human care, but I should realize that vets differ on opinions, just like M.D.'s do.
He said he thought the incubation period was off for her to have contracted it from the breeding bull/herd (which I agree with). And that he considered my herd "closed" since there weren't enough cattle around for her to contact.
He recommended breeding her and using her "as normal" since she may die of old age and never develop a tumor. I agree. He likened it to HIV positive and never developing AIDS. I understand that.
On a better note, she has rebounded dramatically. She already looks much better and seems not so drawn. Her ribs have even diminished, mostly I assume because of re hydration. Her affect is good. She's enjoying all the extra scratches and affection. Poppy is having milk replacer in the AM and Belle's milk in the PM.
I think we're doing ok. I'm sorry to hear she's a carrier, but it may never matter.
Thanks again for all the support and ideas. I reread the entire other thread and realized in my distress that I had missed some things. Liz suggested early on BVD and I didn't catch it. Someone else suggested it later and Patti mentioned it to me on the phone. So I think it's been a real learning experience.
Shawn