Uterine Bolus

[that's*satyrical]

The one I found on Jeffers contains urea. I thought this was toxic to goats?? Is there one available anywhere that does not contain this, or is it ok to use just for this purpose?? Thanks.

 

[Renegade]

Why are you wanting to use one? The newest studies say they cause more problems then they solve.

Donna

 

[that's*satyrical]

Hmm, really. I wasn't wanting to use one. I thought you were supposed to have them on hand in case you had to reach in & help move a baby into a better position for birthing. Is it not recommended? Do you do something else to prevent infection or is just having recently washed hands good enough??

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

Hmm, really. I wasn't wanting to use one. I thought you were supposed to have them on hand in case you had to reach in & help move a baby into a better position for birthing. Is it not recommended? Do you do something else to prevent infection or is just having recently washed hands good enough??

I hear the best thing is to wash hands super well and wear gloves.

 

[RemudaOne]

The one I got from Jeffers is labeled for sheep and cows, I think.. Let me take a look, yes that's it. And I do see that it contains 13.4g of Urea per bolus. Might not hurt to check with your vet. I just had to use one on a ewe yesterday, I hope it works well.

 

[aggieterpkatie]

We used them all the time on the organic dairy farm where I worked. I'm not sure what was in them or not, but we didn't have too many options since we were organic.

I don't think the ones we used were the same ones for Jeffers...I doubt those would be considered organic. It's been so long I can't remember what brand they were or where we got them.

 

[Renegade]

I have had to pull a few kids in the 15yrs I've had boer goats and have never used a bolus. I always wash my hands and arms well prior to entering any doe. Never had one have a problem.

Donna

 

[that's*satyrical]

We used them all the time on the organic dairy farm where I worked. I'm not sure what was in them or not, but we didn't have too many options since we were organic.

I don't think the ones we used were the same ones for Jeffers...I doubt those would be considered organic. It's been so long I can't remember what brand they were or where we got them.

Jeffers carries some organic stuff. The selenium E gel we get from there is organic.

 

[that's*satyrical]

I have had to pull a few kids in the 15yrs I've had boer goats and have never used a bolus. I always wash my hands and arms well prior to entering any doe. Never had one have a problem.

Donna

That is good to know. I've just seen people posting that when they go in to help they use a bolus afterwards. I wouldn't want to be responsible for any of my girls getting a uterine infection

 

[Mamaboid]

Most of the advice I have seen and heard says if you go in, give the doe a round of antibiotics. I never saw anything about a bolus. Man this goat raising thing can sure be confusing.