Spring 2019

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Weather Patterns Reek Havoc on Vitamin Levels by Coni Ross

We have had a winter of very little sun. Most of the USA has had very rainy cloudy, cold, weather with little sun. Between Sept. 1 of 2018, and Jan.1, 2019 we in Central Texas had 4 whole days of sun. As a result, in lay terms, the animals and people are more than likely deficient in Vitamin A, D and E. I have countless calls about does not lactating at all after they kid, does with mastitis, goats with pneumonia, and kids with Enterotoxemia even when the dam is vaccinated. All of this is related to deficiency of AD & E. Vitamin A is the mucous membrane and skin vitamin, and D is the immune system vitamin, which also controls calcium metabolism. Vitamin E is synergistic (works with) Selenium. a deficiency of either will cause kids to not be able to stand or have weak legs at birth. Any or all legs can be involved, usually starting with rear legs. I use a mineral that has extra vitamin AD and E in it. To start, I give 25,000 I U of AD&E to grown goats IM, and .1cc (1/10thcc) to kids oral. For vitamin E deficiency, a 1,000 IU oral dose of the capsules for humans, puncture and squirt in the mouth. A onetime dose is not usually enough. Several days should get the weak/spraddle legged kid standing. If you are in a selenium deficient area, and have not given selenium to the doe prior to kidding, or to the kid, then give the recommended amount to the kid, for its weight for your area. Your vet or county agent should be able to inform you of the local status of Selenium in the environment. Sullivan’s In the case of Rickets (bowed Flare • Amplifies Hair Dimension & Shine. forelegs, or legs which are abnormally • Works on all hair types in all temperatures. shaped) You can use oral vitamin D capsules or one of the gel products which has D in it. If you need help or have question, you can call me: 512-496-3197, or email Sullivan’s me at crranch@moment.net . Fresh and Coni Ross

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