SDGsoap&dairy
Loving the herd life
That's interesting! I had no idea, I've never used it. I was thinking the thiamine issue was just a side effect. Interesting.helmstead said:
replacement for di-methox 40%
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Roll farms
Spot Master
I've read of cases of goat polio where people used Corid long-term (one lady added it to the water daily all summer for cocci prevention).
I've never heard of it being a problem w/ occasional use.
I don't use it b/c DiMethox works for us...and I won't lie, the words
"thiamine inhibitor" freak me out, whether it really effects them adversely or not....BUT...if I ever get to a place where DiMethox or SMZ don't work for us anymore, it's good to know it's out there and since I haven't used it, it should work.
I've never heard of it being a problem w/ occasional use.
I don't use it b/c DiMethox works for us...and I won't lie, the words
"thiamine inhibitor" freak me out, whether it really effects them adversely or not....BUT...if I ever get to a place where DiMethox or SMZ don't work for us anymore, it's good to know it's out there and since I haven't used it, it should work.
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poorboys
Loving the herd life
how many goats will the packet of di=methox treat, the powder??? i have 8 to treat in the next week and 4 more and the end of month. if it doesnt treat that many, seems to me it's not worth the money for just one packet. hope that di-methox 40% comes thru!!!
Roll farms
Spot Master
Um...I usually use 2-3 packets per summer, depending on when it first gets warm / how many kids I'm treating...6-8 generally.
I get several treatments out of 1 packet....but keep it in the fridge!
I get several treatments out of 1 packet....but keep it in the fridge!
elevan
Critter Addict ♥
You could theoretically use the 12.5%...
The 40% is listed to have Each ml contains 400 mg sulfadimethoxine
And the 12.5% is listed to have EACH FLUID OUNCE CONTAINS 3.75G SULFADIMETHOXINE
(3.75 g = 3750 mg and 1 fl oz(US) = 29.5735 ml and 126.8 mg = 1 ml)
So if you're using the 12.5% Solution then you need:
3.15 ml to equal 1 ml of the 40%
Ok, here's the dosage:
When using the 12.5%
3.15 ml per 5# of goat day 1
3.15 ml per 10# of goat days 2-5
The 40% is listed to have Each ml contains 400 mg sulfadimethoxine
And the 12.5% is listed to have EACH FLUID OUNCE CONTAINS 3.75G SULFADIMETHOXINE
(3.75 g = 3750 mg and 1 fl oz(US) = 29.5735 ml and 126.8 mg = 1 ml)
So if you're using the 12.5% Solution then you need:
3.15 ml to equal 1 ml of the 40%
Ok, here's the dosage:
When using the 12.5%
3.15 ml per 5# of goat day 1
3.15 ml per 10# of goat days 2-5
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poorboys
Loving the herd life
THANKS TO BOTH OF YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!!! I USED CORID ON MY LAST 4 LAST WEEK BEFORE I GOT THE DI-METHOX POWDER, EVERYONES EYES LOOK OKAY, SO CROSSING MY FINGERS THAT WE DON'T GET IT IN THE HERD, SO MUCH RAIN THIS SPRING!!!!
elevan
Critter Addict ♥
poorboys said:
Crossing my fingers for you. I just had to deal with it...not fun.
daisychick
Overrun with beasties
Reviving this thread.
I have a packet of the Di-Methox powder. I just wanted to clarify the recipe. If I mix half of the packet with 3/4 cup water that would make it similar to the 40% solution?? Then I would use the dosage for 40% right?? I want to do the preventative on my 4 week old and on a 3 month old. The 3 month old received a round of treatment when she was 3 weeks old at her old home. It is ok to give the 3 month old another round right?? I figured I might as well, if I have to mix a batch for the 4 week old.
I have a packet of the Di-Methox powder. I just wanted to clarify the recipe. If I mix half of the packet with 3/4 cup water that would make it similar to the 40% solution?? Then I would use the dosage for 40% right?? I want to do the preventative on my 4 week old and on a 3 month old. The 3 month old received a round of treatment when she was 3 weeks old at her old home. It is ok to give the 3 month old another round right?? I figured I might as well, if I have to mix a batch for the 4 week old.
Pearce Pastures
Barn Babe
Hmmmmm....
Some researchers say it IS a thiamine antagonist and has been linked to "goat polio" while others, and CoRid, say it basically looks like, acts, like, smells like thiamine but isn't so when they coccidia eat it, they die off as a result of not consuming the real deal. What is up with that? I use Dimethox so not like I have much to contribute personally but it is interesting.
Some researchers say it IS a thiamine antagonist and has been linked to "goat polio" while others, and CoRid, say it basically looks like, acts, like, smells like thiamine but isn't so when they coccidia eat it, they die off as a result of not consuming the real deal. What is up with that? I use Dimethox so not like I have much to contribute personally but it is interesting.
