Friday, March 8, 2024

A Farewell to Kelley

 

Polioencephalomalacia, or PEM, is a neurological disease common in goats, sheep, and other ruminants. The disease leads to cerebral disfunction and can produce symptoms such as blindness, incoordination, seizures, and many more. It is commonly linked to dietary changes or nutritional deficiencies, but can also be brought on by a number of other conditions - many of which are not well understood. 

The onset of PEM can be swift and unexpected, with severity often progressing over the course of two days - sometimes moving through all the stages within only a few hours. The primary treatment method involves the prompt administration of thiamine, or vitamin B, with recovery of the ability to stand taking up to 5 days and full recovery taking 2-3 weeks.

Unfortunately, symptoms can be difficult to detect, and their fast progression often means that detection is too late. Just this morning, we found one of our goats, Kelley, uncomfortable and in distress. By the time the veterinarian arrived to take a look at her, her symptoms had progressed beyond a recoverable point and she passed shortly. Our hearts go out to Kelley and all goats that experience PEM, and we will remember her fondly.




Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Generous donation from ENT






This morning the Edwards Foundation received a very generous check from the ENT Credit Union presented in person by the bank manager Christian and his assistant Jordan.




Not only did Christian and Jordan bring in a donation, they stayed and shoveled sh!t.
                    


 


The Suri llama her name is Roo, came around to get a special treat from Christian.




These farm hands fit right in! They look like these famous farmers! 








All of our animals here at the Edwards Foundation appreciate their help and the donations a lot! 

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Aveda Volunteers

 On January 24th we had a wonderful team of volunteers come by from the Aveda Experience Center to help look after the animals and take the llamas on a stroll.







They were a great help and we look forward to working with them again in the future!

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Duck Adoption

 A lovely lady by the name of Karen came by yesterday and adopted a duck to keep her drake company after its partner passed. 



Best wishes to the both of them as they adjust to this change and get settled in.

Volunteers from Ent

 Two wonderful ladies, Jordan and Marissa, got special time off from their company, Ent, to come volunteer with us and help do chores. It was a joy to have them, and we appreciate their and everyone else's help keeping the rescue running!








A Sunny Weekend

As the Sun comes back and warms up the snow, we had some similarly sunny volunteers come through this past weekend to help look after all the animals and walk the llamas!







A warm thank you to all of our volunteers who visited us this past weekend, and who visit us every day!

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Animals

                                               Angel says good morning.  Glad to see the sun.!

 Nathan is enjoying his hay breakfast.