Valbazen and lactating ewes

[BrownSheep]

I know you not suppose to use Valbazen for 30 days before th introduction of th rams or the first 30 days of pregnancy.

I am wondering about the following
A) how safe is it for late term pregnancy....I don't think I will do this even if it is safe.
B) Would worming with it after birth ( for the ewes) be advisable ...would affect the lambs through the milk?

Most of our ewes haven't been wormed for almost 2 years and their lids are starting to look a little pale.
Valbazen is the only wormer prescribed for sheep I've been able o find within a 60 mile radius.

 

[goodolboy]

I wouldn't use Valbazen til after the lambs are born. Premire One Supplies will ship to you. I have a link on my web site.

 

[goodolboy]

We also use cattle wormer Cydectin as a oral drench during pregnancy. It works real well

 

[Shelly May]

Call your vet, he will tell you that cattle wormer Cydectin Poor on is ok for sheep even if they are prego, 150 lb ewe should get
10-15 cc, Give this to sheep orally, We use it and it works great, Safe for prego sheep too.

 

[purplequeenvt]

You can order Cydectin that is labelled for use in sheep from Premier.

I don't de-worm my pregnant ewes unless they really need it, even with the "safe" dewormers. What we try to do is de-worm each ewe right after she lambs.

 

[BrownSheep]

You can order Cydectin that is labelled for use in sheep from Premier.

I don't de-worm my pregnant ewes unless they really need it, even with the "safe" dewormers. What we try to do is de-worm each ewe right after she lambs.

That's what we will end up doing I believe.