I had all intentions of letting this go as there was such an uproar and turmoil over my use of Ivermectin Blue Pour-on that some have confused with Ivomec and Valbazen for worming, specifically at 4-6wks pre-kidding. But, in an effort to leave on a better note and because it is the right thing...
Thank you. I use only Valbazen as never had a problem with over the 14 years I've tended goats of mine and 3 other ranches/farms. When first starting out-I learned quite a bit by the seat of my breeches. Not being a computer person, (then nor now), I made a lot of calls, wrote a lot of letters...
Thank you. I use only Valbazen as never had a problem with over the 14 years I've tended goats of mine and 3 other ranches/farms. When first starting out-I learned quite a bit by the seat of my breeches. Not being a computer person, (then nor now), I made a lot of calls, wrote a lot of letters...
If you were using Valbazen previously then, it is fine to use during pregnancy, but not to newly introduce. In fact, worming particularly for tapes is recommended along with Covexin 8 5-6 weeks pre-kidding as Doe passes tapes to kids. I have seen severely tape infested goats pass and cough up...
Losing a beloved goat and many times their kids is most heartbreaking. I lost 2 of my first goats after 5 years of loving them and their unborn kids to goat toxemia because I did not know what it was.
The last 40-50 days of a pregnancy is a critical time and when to closely watch for goat...
Simply put, a defective neurological gene in Nubians affecting their development and growth and can result in premature death. Texas A&M TVMDL is a wonderful place to get all the info.
Still trying to figure my way with this IPhone and now, definately not sure what I doing, with finding my way around in BYH. Just wanted to say "thank you" for your "like".
If I may, I have never bred at less than 1-1&1/2 yrs minimum and more often not until 2yrs. The flip side to the Doe you want to bred is the Buck you want to use. I've raised Boer and Boer-Nubien crosses, all very big and spoiled. I have bred mature (3-6 yr. old) Does to 3&1/2-4 mo. old Bucks...