The right vet came out today

[Mini-M Ranch]

We are going through a similar situation here with one doe. She started with runny eyes and a barking cough in November. I rewormed her with Ivermec and safeguard. Nothing improved, so I took her to the vet. He gave her Draxxin and Ivermec injected. Nothing improved. A week later, we got Excenel, 5 doses, one for each day. Then we had to have probios because her rumen was ALL messed up. We also have done Baytril and even Albon. Two months later, she still has a lingering cough and runny eyes in the morning. None of our other goats ever got sick, though. I ordered an immune boosting tinture and some herbal dietary supplements, hoping that will help. After two months, I don't really want to throw any more drugs into her, but I guess I will if I must. Incidentally, her lungs were always clear. It was her trachia (sp?) that was infected. Whatever bug it is, it sure is a strong one.

Hope all your babies feel better soon so you can get some rest.

 

[ksalvagno]

What is Mycotil? Is that the name on the bottle? Sounds scary and I hope to never need it! The Draxxin is pricey but glad that it is working.

Mini-M - did the vet only give one shot of Draxxin? Some of my goats needed more than one shot and the vet said to do 2 shots no matter what. Some of my goats I went to a third shot to make sure this thing is gone. Also, I wonder if the vet could get a sample of mucous and do a culture on it. Maybe that would give you an idea of what to use.

 

[doublebow]

Wow, Karen that is a lot to have to go through. I hope all your goats continue to improve. The right vet does make all the difference!

 

[crocee]

What is Mycotil? Is that the name on the bottle? Sounds scary and I hope to never need it! The Draxxin is pricey but glad that it is working.

Mini-M - did the vet only give one shot of Draxxin? Some of my goats needed more than one shot and the vet said to do 2 shots no matter what. Some of my goats I went to a third shot to make sure this thing is gone. Also, I wonder if the vet could get a sample of mucous and do a culture on it. Maybe that would give you an idea of what to use.

Micotil is the correct spelling and google comes up with a bunch of stuff warning against accidental human injection.

http://www.ema.europa.eu/pdfs/vet/mrls/Tilmicosin1.pdf

http://www.agri-med.com/site/255063/product/MICO-100

I don't think this is something we need to have laying in our med kits.

 

[Barnprincess]

Karen,

I am new the group - saw your post on Draxxin. Although I try to treat homeopathically when I can I don't fool around with upper respiratory and when I see it I treat it with Draxxin - the miracle drug I think. I have goats, sheep, donkeys, a horse, a calf and assorted dogs and cats. My vet in California used to sell me a small amount at a time, like 10 ml. The vets here in Virginia won't do that - most don't even use Draxxin. So I bit the bullet and ordered a 50 ml bottle. My question is can you use it on pregnant does or ewes? All the info I found said that it had not been tested on pregnant animals.

Sharon Kinsey
www.Followyourdreamfarm.net

 

[ksalvagno]

Yes, you can use it on pregnant and lactating does. I"m not sure about drinking the milk yourself but I have pregnant does and I have one doe that is nursing her doeling. All were on Draxxin and I have seen no ill effects.