BlessedWithGoats Journal: Happy Birthday Gia!
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Bruce
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@Latestarter and ENABLER???? Nah, never!!!!!
OK, yes he has been known to make suggestions of that nature
OK, yes he has been known to make suggestions of that nature
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BlessedWithGoats
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I am so saddened... I lost Miracle. Lab results came back today and show liverfluke and pneumonia. I also lost Charro and Calli, totaling six goats within ~ the last month.
Have been treating with Ivermectin plus.
Have been treating with Ivermectin plus.
TAH
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I am so sorry!
You are due for a break for sure!
babsbag
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WOW. You have certainly been tested to the limit with your goat herd. I am very sorry that this has happened, I know it is heartbreaking. Praying that this is behind you.
Praying that this is behind you.
I'm so sorry to hear all this BWG This a lot to have to take! Maybe time to swap over to valbazen or one of the others that are used/available? What you're using may no longer be effective against them. I hope you're treating the whole herd. I just did a quick search and came up with the following:
The availability of flukicidal drugs varies depending on which country you live in. Some are available worldwide, others are only available in certain countries.
Below is a list of currently available drugs. I recommend googling them to see whether they are available in your country:
Triclabendazole (probably the most common and universally available)
Oxyclozanide
Clorsulon
Albendazole
Netobimin
Rafoxanide
Closantel
Always check the instructions before using any of these drugs on any livestock. Some brands may be designed to be used on a particular breeds, check this out before purchasing.
from: http://kippax-farms.co.uk/treat-liver-fluke-sheep-goats
This a lot to have to take! Maybe time to swap over to valbazen or one of the others that are used/available? What you're using may no longer be effective against them. I hope you're treating the whole herd. I just did a quick search and came up with the following:The availability of flukicidal drugs varies depending on which country you live in. Some are available worldwide, others are only available in certain countries.
Below is a list of currently available drugs. I recommend googling them to see whether they are available in your country:
Triclabendazole (probably the most common and universally available)
Oxyclozanide
Clorsulon
Albendazole
Netobimin
Rafoxanide
Closantel
Always check the instructions before using any of these drugs on any livestock. Some brands may be designed to be used on a particular breeds, check this out before purchasing.
from: http://kippax-farms.co.uk/treat-liver-fluke-sheep-goats
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BlessedWithGoats
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Thank you everyone, and thanks LS for the info! I just started treating them about a month ago. I did the follow-up dose a week ago, and will likely need to do it again.
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BlessedWithGoats
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Yes, I am.
Having recently lost 6, how many remain? I don't recall your herd size, but that's a lot of animals to lose! I feel so bad for you. You must be pretty devastated. I know I would be. Hope you find the fortitude to hang in there and continue to move forward.
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So sorry for the losses you've endured. Just curious - did your goats have bottle jaw?
