Posted by Dalice on February 13, 2002 at 03:33:57:
Last nite while I was milking my girls a young first freshener was running around with afterbirth hanging. She was not due for two weeks. I went into the pen and found two dead babies a buck and a doe. I have not gotten the results yet from Michigan State on my previous abortions, but I am thinking this has to be toxoplasmosis. We have two other confirmed cases in our area and I bet my bottom dollar that's whats going on here. It is depressing to think that I have several more does to go through this with! I am so very thankful for my 6 babies we are bottle feeding that are doing well. THese came from older does that had probably already been exposed to toxo in their younger days. Just a litle bummed out this am. Spring is suppose to be exciting and I am not feeling it this year. Last nite I dreamed goats all night, first that someone came and stole my three favorite girls, and then that the little premies actually did survive. Not a restful night to say the least. Sorry to be a downer but I feel I am able to vent to you guys at least. Dalice