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Dont laugh, but I am writing a book of fiction, its centered

Don't laugh, but I am writing a book of fiction, its centered around a small cattle ranch, i would like to be as authentic as possible regarding the inoculations of cattle, how it' done, what type of vaccination device is used, are they single injections, do they use needles or air compression,
We have two sheep, both about 2 yrs old & one just had a lamb

We have two sheep, both about 2 yrs old & one just had a lamb about 10 weeks ago.
Yesterday afternoon we noticed her 'down', not being able to get up. We went down this morning & it seems she is paralysed in the back 2 legs.

She is eating mixed grain/molasses , but can't stand up.

Please, Can you suggest what she might have or what we can do.

We have 5 acres, & have animals of different over the years, for the grand kids,
We have had goats, we have a miniature horse who is in a separate paddock, & nekt door neighbour has had cows in the past

Thank you , looking to a speedy reply

Laurie & debbie
My 7 week old Nubian kid, Mollie, got diarrhea, bloated, decrease

My 7 week old Nubian kid, Mollie, got diarrhea, bloated, decrease energy and won't drink her bottle. The next day she was a lot better but I took her to the goat vet who looked at her stool and said she has coccidiosis and gave her sulfa antibiotics. My dog, a thirteen year old border collie/shepard mix, Mickie, was licking Mollie's ass. Nice of him to try to clean her up (gross) but do I have to worry about Mickie getting coccidiosis?

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