Sharing our copper / selenium problem ...Sept. update / pics pg 8

I feel your pain on the bill. Seems it is $50 here and $50 there for each thing they do. Then if you have more than one blood test run, you are charged for each blood test done.

I have been using Hibiclens on my girls with the staph on their udders. Well, it seemed to have stopped working for 2 of my girls. It worked on all my other girls but the worst cases just weren't clearing up. So I resorted to my alpaca stuff and put witches brew (aka Camelid Skin Mix) on their udders. I can't believe the difference in just one day. So I'm hoping it will finish taking care of my problem.

I will let you know how the immune booster herbs and iodine work on my girls too. I'm hoping that will improve the coats on my rough coat girls.
 
Oooh, what is this witches brew / camelid skin mix you speak of???

(Penny's really starting to freak me out w/ the hair loss...it's now going down into her sides...)
 
Emily - did you just do a search on it or did you already know?

Yes, Light Livestock Supply is the one who has it.
 
ksalvagno said:
Emily - did you just do a search on it or did you already know?

Yes, Light Livestock Supply is the one who has it.
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I did a search. I'm thinking it might be helpful for a problem I'm having too :)
 
It isn't cheap but you don't have to put on a lot either. But worth it no matter what if it clears up the problem.
 
ksalvagno said:
It isn't cheap but you don't have to put on a lot either. But worth it no matter what if it clears up the problem.
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I see that's where you get the herbal immune support too

Now, why hadn't I found Light Livestock yet? :lol: Looks like a great resource.
 
Probably because it is focused on camelids and because I belong to AOBA I get their emails (not to mention I have seen them at alpaca shows when I used to go). :D

Also a good one is NuStock. I keep that on hand as well.
 
I too am about to give up on the beautiful looking coats.. some of my crew are looking rough.. reddish tints, fish tails, etc.. I have done everything but copper bolus and guess it is time to break down and do it.. I use the sweetlix mineral maker loose minerals and have for years now.. I only have a herd of nigerians and a total of 14 goats and I go through a 25 lb bag per month.. not sure who scarfs the most but my goats have eaten this stuff like candy (especially my bucks) every night I put a large fresh drinking glass of mineral in the feeder! so I know that they are getting good and a lot of mineral! I recently switched grain brands.. found one and tried it that had the most zinc and copper in compared to 3 other brands that I had tried or was using.. I noticed a bit of change in coloring on couple goats.. red/orange buck was bleached out looking and now is bright and vivid orange/red.. I still have some with rough coats and fish tails though.. I myself have questioned water.. I know unfortunately have to use city water (that is what is in my barn) and wonder about mineral content causing havoc with absorbtion and such.. I know there is flouride in my water.. not much and wonder about that causing problems with coats/skin due to conflicting with absorbtion of other things.. I know that flouride is found naturally and can be toxic in large doses but with the crappy hay, water, and general hideous coats/hair I am at a loss too.. I have always been nervous about bolusing.. my vet did it for me once and good lord it was a chore for him.. I will prob try the marshmallow trick and or the needless syringe trick.. who knows.. giving all a squirt of mineral max paste here and there also..so frustrating at times .. having goats!! :barnie
 
I am just wondering out loud here, but i am concerened about GMO in our feed. Prehapes we are seeing the future, as our animals like humans can't digest this stuff...

It is in our Corn, Beets, Soybeans, and a whole bunch of other stuff~~~ AND soon Alfalfa..it just can't be good for humans and animals.
 
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