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I have been having trouble deworming some goats, so I did a little research. Using Cydectin pour-on for a drench is not such a good thing. Looking at the MSDS it shows a form of Naptha in it to help it spread on skin. Naptha is extremely lethal. We all know people who have had success using the pour on as a drench, but doing internet searches I have found some really bad problems with it. One of the best articles I read made a lot of sense to me. Using injectable Ivomec and administering it 1cc per 40lbs of goat SQ is a great way to deworm goats. The reasoning is simple. When you drench a goat the dewormer kills quickly and the the worms fall off the stomach lining in droves. Leaving little holes by which your goat now bleeds from (internally). An already anemic goat is going to get sicker before it get better. Using it SQ is slower, but safer for the goat and stays with the goat longer, but does not become ineffective as fast.
http://goat-link.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=58&Itemid=46
Here is a link to the article. I have just tried it on a sick Boer adult. If she is still alive at 2pm I will give it to a sick Boer kid. The kid was given cydectin drench for sheep 3 days ago and it appears that the bleeding information is correct. His stool is quite black now. I am treating with Red Cell and Electrolytes and milk from an unaffected doe. He has also gotten KaoPec for the last 2 days.
Chris
Mikey got his injection at 2 pm and 30 minutes later is doing OK. Ivomec injectable obviously hurts the goat (be prepared if you use it). Mikey's Momma is ok, but listless. I am going to have to drench her with Red Cell also and probably Nutri-Drench. I might try an iron injection on her tomorrow if she doesn't respond to the Red Cell.
Mikey has gotten up and browsed. He drank water on his own and then went and licked the mineral block. His momma actually tried to run away from me, she didn't get far but it was the thought that counts. I drenched her with electrolytes and Nutri-drench tonight. Guess tomorrow/tonight will be the last hurdle. If their energy keeps coming back along with their appetites I think they will make it!
http://goat-link.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=58&Itemid=46
Here is a link to the article. I have just tried it on a sick Boer adult. If she is still alive at 2pm I will give it to a sick Boer kid. The kid was given cydectin drench for sheep 3 days ago and it appears that the bleeding information is correct. His stool is quite black now. I am treating with Red Cell and Electrolytes and milk from an unaffected doe. He has also gotten KaoPec for the last 2 days.
Chris
Mikey got his injection at 2 pm and 30 minutes later is doing OK. Ivomec injectable obviously hurts the goat (be prepared if you use it). Mikey's Momma is ok, but listless. I am going to have to drench her with Red Cell also and probably Nutri-Drench. I might try an iron injection on her tomorrow if she doesn't respond to the Red Cell.
Mikey has gotten up and browsed. He drank water on his own and then went and licked the mineral block. His momma actually tried to run away from me, she didn't get far but it was the thought that counts. I drenched her with electrolytes and Nutri-drench tonight. Guess tomorrow/tonight will be the last hurdle. If their energy keeps coming back along with their appetites I think they will make it!