tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331591886946739033.post7649680538005093476..comments2024-03-06T09:08:44.735-07:00Comments on Welcome Home Farm: Polioencephalomalacia and MastitisTJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890037981997328026noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331591886946739033.post-28196807713089139342011-03-29T08:01:15.432-06:002011-03-29T08:01:15.432-06:00Yes, I've run across Pat Coleby's ideas. W...Yes, I've run across Pat Coleby's ideas. We were able to trace both the polio and mastitis, along with a few other problems, to a copper/cobalt/selenium deficiency. Too much grain and protein was one of our thoughts, but it turns out we had a mineral deficiency. We haven't had a case of mastitis, polio, retained placentas or bald noses in about 18 months, yay!TJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00890037981997328026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331591886946739033.post-63227601173039387112011-03-29T06:32:42.449-06:002011-03-29T06:32:42.449-06:00Hi.
I realise that this is a very old post, but ju...Hi.<br />I realise that this is a very old post, but just wondering if you've come across Pat Coleby's work in your travels.<br />I've found that reducing feed protein levels and having dolomitic limestone (dolomite) available ad-lib has greatly reduced frequency and severity of Mastitis is our herd of Milking Goats.<br />Best wishes.<br />RobAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16390513967490465524noreply@blogger.com