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Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 1:39 PM
Subject: Re: [farmtalking] rheumatism sheep

Hi Colleen,

I have always used cider vinegar for rheumatism in animals. The problem
seems to stem from the growth of urate crystals in the joints, so maybe
crystal
inhibitors such as the sulphated proteoglycans ( sold as glucosamines in
health
food stores, but you need large doses for animals !! ) or magnesium
sulphate
or pyrophosphates would arrest the progession of the disease by
inhibiting
the growth of the crystals that are reponsible for this inflammatory
condition. Ultrasound therapy might shatter the crystals...........

Adjustment to the Diet may have some influence, since I know that fodder
grown with high inputs of nitrogen fertiliser can lead to the deposition
of the
excess urates ( generated by the high N ) in crystalline form. Obviously
the
damp weather is one of the most major prerequisites , which you cannot
change – well unless global warming ( if it exists ) changes it for us.

Best,

Mark

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