b12 vs. b complex?

[emily]

I have an anemic goat and I can get the b complex much quicker than the b12, is it ok to use or should I still get the b12?

 

[Pearce Pastures]

I do not know much about treating goat anemia but I would think you would want iron, rather than the B vitamins (if your goat has polio, then I know the B complex is an alternative to straight thiamine if you can't get a vet right away). Hopefully an anemia pro will be along soon (20kids I think has some great posts on treatment and you may want to do a search for it). How do you know she is anemic?

 

[Pearce Pastures]

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=21237 Here is a link for ya---looks like 20kids uses the B-complex in conjunction with a pretty detailed treatment plan.

 

[20kidsonhill]

WE use the B-complex along with a shot of Pig iron. The pig iron can only be given one time every 3 or 4 days at the most, but the B-complex can be given daily or even a couple times a day.

 

[emily]

I'm using the b vitamins along with red cell. Thanks all.