The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Goats => Topic started by: ScotsGirl on December 06, 2013, 05:35:23 pm
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I have noticed a few of my goats have scabby heels, a bit like mud fever I think in horses, but there is no mud here at the moment. I have been using sawdust in their shelter, is there likely to be a link? My billy is worse affected and it has gone into his hoof. I have sprayed them with engemycin spray and rubbed udder cream on a couple. Just debating on whether to back up with antibiotics but might bathe first with hibiscrub and see ow they are.
He is not Impressed and giving me a wide berth! I don't want to get more sawdust if this is the culprit. I have also done them all with spot on just in case it is mite or lice related.
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Heel mange (as in sarcoptic mange)?
Easily treated with Eprinex pour-on for cattle. Quite expensive, though. NO milk withdrawal times. Needs prescription from vet.
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How would they catch that?
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i get eprinex pour-on for cattle from my farm shop. not much change from 40quid. my goats had scabby patches on their knees and faces. cleared it up quickly.
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How would they catch that?
No idea, but most likely from bedding. Some goats seem to be more susceptible to them than others. I have had three goats in a pen and only one got it... ???, no idea how.
It's just one of these things....
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Some are more susceptible than others definitely. I have also found that Coopers spot on works pretty well for the crusty heels.
Beth