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

[ksalvagno]

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.

 

[Roll farms]

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...)

 

[elevan]

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...)

http://www.lightlivestockequipment.com/WitchesBrew.asp

 

[ksalvagno]

Emily - did you just do a search on it or did you already know?

Yes, Light Livestock Supply is the one who has it.

 

[elevan]

Emily - did you just do a search on it or did you already know?

Yes, Light Livestock Supply is the one who has it.

I did a search. I'm thinking it might be helpful for a problem I'm having too

 

[ksalvagno]

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.

 

[elevan]

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.

I see that's where you get the herbal immune support too

Now, why hadn't I found Light Livestock yet? Looks like a great resource.

 

[ksalvagno]

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).

Also a good one is NuStock. I keep that on hand as well.

 

[ThornyRidgeII]

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!!

 

[mossyStone]

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.