Coughing... Lung worms OR Virus?

[babsbag]

He is on medicated feed already, right? I would use the Noble Goat that has the ammonium chloride (AC) in it. I seem to recall that you aren't near any Tractor Supply Stores but if you can get to one they should have a couple of goat feeds that has the AC in it. You could also add a little bit of Calf Manna, but don't go overboard on it, follow what is on the bag and only do it for a short time. It is supplement, not a complete feed. Beet pulp is another good supplement.

@Green Acres Farm Coccidiostats in feed will not be affected by the VFD. It is only antibiotics in feed, unless your state is different.

 

[Green Acres Farm]

@Green Acres Farm Coccidiostats in feed will not be affected by the VFD. It is only antibiotics in feed, unless your state is different.

That's what our vet said.

He said he wished an exception would be made for goats.

Maybe he was mistaken.

 

[babsbag]

That is pretty bad when your vet doesn't even know. It is only drugs that are important to humans, and coccidiostats isn't one of them.

https://ahdc.vet.cornell.edu/programs/NYSCHAP/nysvfrp/vfd.cfm#NotVFD

What drugs are not affected by the VFD?
Drugs that are not medically important (medically important antimicrobials are those that are of therapeutic importance in human medicine and there is a risk of microbial resistance development if they are used in an injudicious manner).

• Ionophores (monensin, lasalocid, etc.)
• Bacitracin (BMD, bacitracin zinc)
• Bambermycins
• Carbadox

Drugs that are not antimicrobials, for example:

• Anthelmentics: Fenbendazole, Ivermectin
• Beta agonists: Ractopamine, Zilpaterol
• Coccidiostats: Clopidol, Decoquinate, Diclazuril

 

[Sara1226]

Ok, so I have another question. A stool sample has been checked. He does indeed have cocci and strongyles were found STILL even though I have dewormed him 3 times now. I will be treating again and treating for cocci. I don't have med questions... My concern is for my other animals now as well. Can these parasites be transferred to my chickens and my dog too!?! I do wear the same boots in my goat pen as I do in my yard and chicken run. Does anyone know? I'm really worried about ALL of my other pets now too.

 

[Southern by choice]

The cocci is species specific as well as the parasites. However goats & Sheep do share the same parasites.

What are you using for the cocci?

You need to deworm according to the dewormer you are using. Most kill only 4th stage.

 

[Sara1226]

I'm using corid, I know sulmet is better, but like I said earlier there is nowhere to get that around where I live.

What are strongyles? Is that a round worm?

Wouldn't it be possible for my chickens or dog to get the worms if they ate some of the goat droppings?

 

[Southern by choice]

Again, it is species specific.
It is a classification of worms.

 

[Green Acres Farm]

I'm using corid, I know sulmet is better, but like I said earlier there is nowhere to get that around where I live.

It's better than nothing! I have not seen other coccidiostats at feed stores. I buy DiMethox off Jeffer's online.

What are strongyles? Is that a round worm?

Yes

Wouldn't it be possible for my chickens or dog to get the worms if they ate some of the goat droppings?

No. They will die inside of them. A lot of people like to have chickens in with goats because the chickens will eat goat worms and they die inside the chicken.

 

[bonbean01]

Hope this clears up for you soon!

 

[Sara1226]

Oh my gosh me too, thank you. I still can't get him to put on any weight. He's such a mess.

I just keep trying my best...