Goat Kids and Tapeworms |
Written by Administrator-GL | ||||
Thursday, 14 June 2007 | ||||
Page 1 of 2 Tapeworms - the Effect on Kid GoatsWhy I use Valbazen on Kids EspeciallyThe kids are born. Healthy, in good body condition and thriving.. a couple months later they seem to be stunted. Growth is poor, size is small, yet they have not shown signs of scouring from coccidiosis nor are they anemic. Appetite is good, activity seems normal, hair coat is a bit rough. The main thing you notice is a big belly and spindly legs - you deworm with Ivomec or Ivomec Plus and still nothing seems to change. Enter the use of Valbazen (I use it at the rate of 1cc/10lbs goat weight) and this is an oral anthelmintic (dewormer) only. Do NOT use on pregnant does or suspected pregnant does. Is very effective against most stomach worms, liver fluke and tapeworms as well as lungworm. Tapeworm is a controversial subject when discussing adverse effects of this parasite to the health of the animal. Most articles will say they are generally non invasive but I will argue that , in particular with the growth of kid goats. The use of Valbazen is important to rid the goat of these worms! Here is a photo of a 3 month old pygmy buck kid goat, notice the lack of growth in the horns and the condition of his coat? (The pink on his nose is paint stick marking I use when deworming to know who has andwho has not been dewormed yet) This kid was dewormed with Ivomec Plus injected SubQ 1/2cc which is a bit high even figuring the rate of 1cc/30lbs (he weighs 12 lbs) - this was at 6 weeks old, 10 days later he was dewormed again with Ivomec Plus orally this time- same dose. 12 hours after administering Valbazen.... |
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