feeding a wether

[mdoerge]

I bought a meat goat feed made by Country Acres Feed Co. that contains AC for my Nigi wether. It also contains Decoquinate for the prevention of cocci. Has anyone heard of this medication? When I read the label after I got home, it said that the feed was for growing goats. It also said to "feed at least 28 days during periods of exposure or when experience indicates that coccidiosis is likely to be hazard." Okay - before I drive myself crazy with this - Until what age is he considered to be a "growing goat?" What about the "feed at least 28 days.." statement? To me, that implies that this feed is only to be used when cocci is a concern. Before carefully reading the label, I assumed that this was just a regular feed that also contained the AC, which is what I was looking for. I have mixed feelings about using a medicated feed when we are not having an issue with cocci. What are your thoughts?

 

[helmstead]

IMO You should feed medicated feed all the time unless milking for human consumption to keep cocci loads (ever present in goats) down.

To answer the 'growing' question...say between 6 mos and a year is basically when cocci becomes less deadly.

 

[mdoerge]

Thanks