Getting things in order...

[CochinBrahmaLover=)]

OK, so my ND's have never been vaccinated, only wormed. Sooo, being very very very much a worry freak, I'm gonna give them Tetnaus, (thats CD&T , right?), get them tested for CAE, CL, and Johnes disease.

So heres my Q...

Where do I get CD&T vaccine?
Where do I get syringes? Feed store?
CAE, CL, and Johnes disease > you just need to draw blood then send it in to a vet, right?
do I use a new syringe for each shot, or just clean it thouroghly?

Sorry if its in the wrong section

Thanks in advance

 

[Lupa Duende]

what is a ND?

 

[DonnaBelle]

You can get CD & T from most feed/livestock stores, ie, tractor supply, atwoods, or a local feed store.

It is a refrigerated item.

You give 2 cc's no matter the size or age of the goat. I give those shots IM, in the hip area, that way they don't leave a knot at the injection site.

The drawing of blood is a bit trickier, I have not done it, I had the vet do it for me. However a lot of people on here do draw blood and can give you some pointers, I'm sure.

ND is Nigerian Dwarf goat

DonnaBelle

 

[Straw Hat Kikos]

I would give them their CDT a month before they kid. They are already pregnant so I would leave them until then.
You can get syringes at nearly any farm store.
Johne's
Caseous Lymphadenitis
Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis
I use the same syringe but different needles. Don't use that one for the blood draw though. Only the CDT.

 

[julieq]

We usually find the best prices at Jeffers Livestock online and they are pretty quick to ship. Otherwise, Hoeggers online.