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Livestock => Goats => Topic started by: maddy on May 22, 2015, 08:52:57 am

Title: stamping itchy feet
Post by: maddy on May 22, 2015, 08:52:57 am

Hi my 18 month old female boer has suddenly developed very sore, crusty feet and is obviously very itchy.  I have sprayed her feet (which was no mean feat!!) with the antiseptic spray but I suspect mites.  Should I treat with Crovect, Spot on or Deosect?  Should I continue spraying?

Thanks

Title: Re: stamping itchy feet
Post by: cuckoo on May 22, 2015, 10:02:40 am

I would treat for chorioptic mange - I have used eprinex for this or paramectin pourons. Just have a look at the box of whatever you are proposing to use to see if it covers it.  I would repeat in every 2 weeks until symptoms disappear.  I use double the sheep dose for ivermectin based preparations.  She may get a secondary infection so antibiotics and a steroid injection  (or similar) to stop the itching may be required too. They can get quite sore with this.  Probably worth a phone call to the vet to discuss the treatment for her.