The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Goats => Topic started by: nihicib2 on May 23, 2011, 12:43:35 pm
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Hi all,
Just looking for a bit of advice, what's the best type of wormer to use for goats, bearing in mind that one of the goats is pregnant and the rest are being milked, are there any herbal-non chemical ones out there, and would anyone have an idea of the withdrawal period for the gpats being milked. I am based in Donegal, Ireland so would need to be able to purchase online.
Thanks in advance :goat:
Brid
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Do a worm count first, then for the milkers either Panacur (not that good, possibly already resistance), 8 day withdrawal for human consumption, or I have also used Oramec and not taken milk for 14 days (on vets advice, it is not licensed for milking goats/sheep). My vet has advised against cydectin (injectable, but good if you have resistance) for milkers, as in his opinion injectable medication is around in the body much longer.
Worm the in-kid goat just after kidding, as you will not want the milk for a few days anyway.
You will have to say you order it for sheep, as only Panacur is licensed for goats, but vet can give a prescription I think.
Also think about their grazing, clean or not?