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Some of my ducks have been going lame and then off their feet and then not eating, one has an infection of the eyes, oneof my geese has the same problem, and I had a hen that recently lost the use of its legs/

Submitted: 395 days and 8 hours ago.

Category: Bird

Value: $12

Status: CLOSED

Age: <1; Male; Breed: Goose Cherry Valley Duck

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Hi there. This sounds like an infection caused by an organism caused 'Mycoplasma synoviae'- it settles out in joints and causes lameness, and also causes respiratory signs sometimes(hence the one with the eye infection).
You need to get an antibiotic called 'Tylosin' (Tylan), you will probably have to get it on prescription from your vet- treat all the affected birds, if any other birds start with it then inject them immediately with the Tylan.

Andrea

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Answered:	10/22/2008

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15 years in companion animal practise, BVM&S degree Edinburgh university

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