5 1/2 mo doeling with scours

[wannacow]

I noticed this morning, AFTER I gave her grain that she has scours. She's eating well and running as usual. There has been no change in her diet. The only thing I can think of it is extremely wet and hot now. She pastures in a fully shaded area and is in the barn at night. The barn is hot, but there is a fan blowing on the goats. What do I need to do besides taking her off grain for awhile? Today is Sunday, so not much of a choice if I need meds today. I'm new at goats. I've had her since Mar. when she was a bottle baby. I'm also worming with Hoegger's herbal wormer. I started that 2 wks ago.

 

[ksalvagno]

It probably wouldn't hurt to have a fecal done and see if she has coccidia or any other parasites.

 

[Goatmasta]

It probably wouldn't hurt to have a fecal done and see if she has coccidia or any other parasites.

ASAP

 

[wannacow]

Thanks, I called the vet on call on the way home from work. I'll take a sample in in the am. Is there anything I should do in the meantime. I really don't want to put her in the barn early since it's so hot. The fans help, but I can't help but think the shade and breeze have got to be better. We are all just miserable!

 

[Hillsvale]

drench her with ivomec or some other wormer, be at the vets when they open and wait for the fecal test. If cocci it can end very very quickly.

Best wishes.

 

[ksalvagno]

If you are taking a fecal in, then you don't want to give any dewormers beforehand.

 

[Emmetts Dairy]

If you are taking a fecal in, then you don't want to give any dewormers beforehand.

I 2nd that. I would wait to see what your up against it can screw up the proper load amounts to if you worm her now. If you go in today or Monday...just wait for results. IMO. Good luck. In the meantime I would make sure there is plenty of fresh water available for her so dehydration is'ant an issue with her. I would just keep an eye out and make sure shes drinking and eating.

 

[wannacow]

I collected a fecal sample tonight. It was green and gelatenous. She's still walking around and nibbling at leaves but not really eating. She didn't even eat her grain like she did this am. She is eating hay, however and I saw her pee when I brought her in from the pasture. Poor thing. I really hate learning at my animals expense. I feel so bad, but all I can do is wait until the am. Thanks for all your help.

 

[elevan]

Make sure your vet checks for coccidia...it takes a little longer (10-15 min extra) to get those results but you need to know.

 

[Roll farms]

I'm not sure about this, but I do believe you need the freshest possible sample for the most accurate results. At least my vet office does....they always ask "Is this fresh?"

Here's some good parasite info for you in the meantime...lotta reading, but invaluable, IMHO.

http://www.luresext.edu/goats/training/parasites.html#TOC