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Livestock => Goats => Topic started by: Katie_goats on January 09, 2022, 09:26:01 am

Title: Zinc deficiency
Post by: Katie_goats on January 09, 2022, 09:26:01 am

Hi, one of my goats has a zinc deficiency. The vet checked him over to be sure. I'm giving him Caprivite (not the vet!) and a Rockies Yellow mineral lick.
Can anyone suggest anything else which will get zinc into him?
Thanks Katie

Title: Re: Zinc deficiency
Post by: Anke on January 09, 2022, 04:07:57 pm

Seeds like pumpkin are rich in Zinc, maybe sunflower too? Possibly hemp? I would look through spme horsey sites, there you can get all sorts of specific food stuff for individual deficiencies. Most horsey feed stuffs are good for goats too, but maybe check with the vet beforehand.

Title: Re: Zinc deficiency
Post by: Katie_goats on January 09, 2022, 06:00:36 pm

Great thanks, I'll have a look

Title: Re: Zinc deficiency
Post by: Backinwellies on January 10, 2022, 08:02:22 am

my vet said buy human zinc tablets (cheaper)  ..... gave me a dose rate

Title: Re: Zinc deficiency
Post by: Katie_goats on January 10, 2022, 11:02:31 am

I've ordered some horse stuff but I was wondering about human tablets. I think we might share the same vet as I'm not far from you - teilo vets

Title: Re: Zinc deficiency
Post by: Backinwellies on January 10, 2022, 11:16:44 am

yes ..... always ask for Sarah when needing info on Goats she is great

So where are you?

Title: Re: Zinc deficiency
Post by: Katie_goats on January 10, 2022, 11:30:38 am

I'm 10mins outside Llandovery, off the Builth road.
Do you have the dose rate from Sarah please? I spoke to Rees but I think he was taking advice from Sarah!

Title: Re: Zinc deficiency
Post by: Backinwellies on January 11, 2022, 07:35:13 am

  Sorry it was a quite a while ago so no I dont remember .   Sarah is based in Llandeilo (my nearest surgery).... 

Title: Re: Zinc deficiency
Post by: Fleecewife on January 11, 2022, 02:21:21 pm

As a matter of interest, what are the symptoms of zinc deficiency? I've not come across that in livestock.

Title: Re: Zinc deficiency
Post by: Anke on January 11, 2022, 04:20:32 pm

Quote from: Fleecewife on January 11, 2022, 02:21:21 pm

As a matter of interest, what are the symptoms of zinc deficiency? I've not come across that in livestock.

Scurvy, scabby skin mostly.

Title: Re: Zinc deficiency
Post by: Fleecewife on January 12, 2022, 12:47:11 am

Thanks Anke  :)

Title: Re: Zinc deficiency
Post by: Womble on January 12, 2022, 10:54:12 am

.... and weak hooves IIRC?

Title: Re: Zinc deficiency
Post by: Anke on January 12, 2022, 03:40:44 pm

Quote from: Womble on January 12, 2022, 10:54:12 am

.... and weak hooves IIRC?

IIRC????


But probably yes that too. Scabby skin is the first thing most people notice.

Title: Re: Zinc deficiency
Post by: Womble on January 12, 2022, 05:19:31 pm

If I recall correctly.

Don't worry. It's not some new disease.