Please help, newbie, Invermectin 1% for 6 wk old bottle baby boer goat

[Charlottesweb]

Charlotte weighs 25 lbs and is 6 wks old, I got her intervectmin 1% injectable. If I am understanding correctly she should get 1.5 (cl?) dose administered subQ. So far Charlotte has had one dose of rebel 7--I j know she needs other medications but I dont know what or how much, can you please help me keep her up to date and healthy. For instance, is she ready now for tetnus toxoid shot--what else. Im confused, thanks so much.

 

[elevan]

Ivermectin 1% injectible when used for deworming purposes in goats is best given orally at a rate of 1ml per 22-25 pounds of goat.

I have to question why you're giving a 6wk old goat ivermectin though... It is very easy to develop chemical resistant worms if you're not careful and deworm when it's not needed. Please read the Parasite Management article (link is in my signature below) for more information.

Here are some articles for you to start with:

http://www.backyardherds.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2607-basic-health

http://www.backyardherds.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2607-parasite-mgmt

http://www.backyardherds.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2607-copasure

http://www.backyardherds.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2607-goat-med-chest

http://www.backyardherds.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2607-coccidia-goat

http://www.backyardherds.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2607-copperselenium

http://www.backyardherds.com/web/viewblog.php?id=2607-lice-and-goats

 

[Charlottesweb]

Thanks for the information Elevan. I was tpld to worm her now by a lady who has a rather large nigerian dwarf goat herd. I dont know if she has worms or not, so I think it best to not give it to her. what should I watch for in the future when she may be heavily infested. Does she need anything now? Tetnaus, or other things, I gave her the Rebel 7 because the lady I bought her from gave me 2 bolus, said to give one dose at 4 weeks and the other dose at 8 weeks. Its hard not knowing what you are doing and wanting the best for your animals. Thanks again.

 

[Roll farms]

What is Rebel 7? Dewormer? Vaccine? I've never heard of it.

I vaccinate our kids w/ CD-T at 1-2 wks of age and then boost 3 wks later. You can get CD-T at a farm store, they commonly carry "Bar Vac" brand.
Dosage is 2cc sub Q (regardless of age / weight /breed. Boost in 30 days and then again annually.

 

[elevan]

The first link that I gave you "Basic Health" gives some info for quarantine deworming when you first bring a goat home. Beyond that I would only deworm as needed based on a fecal or known symptoms.

What is Rebel 7? Dewormer? Vaccine? I've never heard of it.

I vaccinate our kids w/ CD-T at 1-2 wks of age and then boost 3 wks later. You can get CD-T at a farm store, they commonly carry "Bar Vac" brand.
Dosage is 2cc sub Q (regardless of age / weight /breed. Boost in 30 days and then again annually.

Never heard of Rebel 7 either :/

I vaccinate for CDT with a custom mix from my vet that he calls "Lamb Combo". It has the CDT vaccine and Bo-Se in it (and only costs me $1.06 per dose including the syringe/needle).

 

[20kidsonhill]

I have no idea what rebel 7 is either, but the first two things i would be doing for your kid is the CD T vaccination and treating for coccidiosis.

 

[elevan]

...but the first two things i would be doing for your kid is the CD T vaccination and treating for coccidiosis.

Yep, definitely add treating for coccidiosis to your list. (That's one of the links that I provided earlier).

What breed is Charlotte? (just curiosity)

 

[Charlottesweb]

She is a purbred boer elevan. thanks for the replies to all. I read all the articles elevan, rebel 7 i will go see, what should i give for cocci trearment and i'll give her the CT-D today. ill be back soon about rebel 7

 

[Charlottesweb]

It;s calvary 9, sorry, fairly new

http://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/products/130_163281/productdetails_130_163493.aspx

CAVALRY 9



Pharmaceutical Name
Biological: Clostrdium Chauvoei-Septicum-Novyi-Haemolyticum-Sordellii-Tetani-Perfringens Types C & D Bacterin-Toxoid

Features and Benefits
...a powerful defense against 9 clostridial diseases.

For vaccination of healthy cattle against diseases caused by Clostridium chauvoei, Cl. septicum, Cl. novyi Type B, Cl. haemolyticum,Cl. sordellii,Cl. tetani, and Cl. perfringens Types C & D.

Broadest spectrum protection available, including Tetanus.
Demonstrated superior immune response and lowest reactivity.
Formulated with the Schering-Plough proprietary adjuvant VIGORTM .
2-mL subcutaneous (BQA recommended) administration.
10-, 50- and 125-dose bottles.

Indications
For the active immunization of healthy cattle as an aid in the prevention of disease caused by Clostridium chauvoei, Cl. septicum, Cl. novyi Type B, Cl. haemolyticum, Cl. sordellii, Cl. tetani, and Cl. perfringens Types C & D.

Although Cl. perfringens Type B is not a significant problem in the USA, immunity may be provided against the beta and epsilon toxins elaborated by Cl. perfringens Type B. The immunity is derived from the combination of Type C (beta) and Type D (epsilon) fractions.

Dosage
For further information including dose rate and complete directions and warnings, please see the Product Label by clicking here.

CAVALRY 9 is a trademark of Intervet Inc.

For more information about products call 1-800-521-5767.

Product Label(s) and MSDSDoes this take care of the CD-T vaccine now?

 

[20kidsonhill]

She is a purbred boer elevan. thanks for the replies to all. I read all the articles elevan, rebel 7 i will go see, what should i give for cocci trearment and i'll give her the CT-D today. ill be back soon about rebel 7

You might want to research a little before doing the CD&T vaccination. NOt sure what that relationship would be with the Calvary 9, since technically that has to do with the CD part of the vaccine. I am not familiar with this product, but I don't know If you should be giving both.

Albon or sulfa-dimethoxine is what you need to treat the coccidiosis.