Weird Rash on Goat's Leg

[farmerjan]

There is a form of Ivermectin for sheep and goats... it is a liquid that you give... with a dosing gun, often for multiple animals.. but can use a needleless syringe down the throat...Most any ivermectin will work but there is one for oral use, I've seen it on the shelf.
Go to something like mineral deficient soils with your state listed... sometimes you can find a reference... also go to UT as they have a vet school and you might find info. The extension office for your state may have some listings... call the local extension agent for your area and see if they have anything. Many of their pamphlets are online for the different things they print.

 

[JonesLaneHomestead]

Would this work?

 

[Mini Horses]

You can use the tubed, for horses, also. Estimate weight. I use dble that on the tube stopper. Ivermectin has a high forgiveness level. Careful to not leave around if to have dogs, some are not able to take...mainly herding types.

Yes, full strength on Listerine. Hope it all helps.

 

[JonesLaneHomestead]

Okay, wanted to do an update.

Finally was able to get Listerine and also picked up a milking stand (such a game changer!!). I have used it 3 days so far and her back legs are already looking less irritated. Still a little ways to go, but she is definitely doing better.

Regarding the Ivermectin, is there a certain number of days to give it before taking a break? I've been giving it to her since 2/28. I don't want to overdo it, so the parasites don't get immune to it, but I also don't want to stop too soon.

We have had some nice days this last week, so she has been feeling very spunky. So glad to see her feeling better.

 

[Mini Horses]

The ivermectin isn't to give every day. Usually you dose and only redose at 10-14 days if a heavy parasite load. Otherwise, every 3months, normally works. Now, if free of parasites and rotated pastures, you could go 6 months.

So if she's been getting dewormer every day, stop that part. Yes, she will be ok...that's your next question. But you've probably eliminated some good bacteria in her gut. Have any yogurt? Add some to her feed ration, it will help reestablish gut Flora. Otherwise it will just take a little longer for her to have that happen.

Glad she's doing better!! Good job.

 

[JonesLaneHomestead]

Oops! I sure hope the parasites aren't immune to the Ivermectin. I stopped the wormer and I'll see if I have yogurt to give her. How long will I need to add it?

I thought I would put a picture of my mamma goat on here
I was told she was a kiko, but I am not so sure. Her babies definitely have kiko in them (I saw the father and he is FOR SURE one).
I suspicious she might have Nubian in her.
She's a sweetheart 80% of the time and can be a stinker the other 20%

 

[JonesLaneHomestead]

 

[Mini Horses]

She's a lovely girl!! Looking at her, she's definately got Boer in there.

Yogurt isn't "needed" so much as a suggestion. I see browse and grass and her own body will resupply the good flora. The yogurt bacteria only helps quicken it. Your fine.

 

[Jesusfreak101]

you can also get a probotic paste from tractor supply and most feed stores for goats.

 

[JonesLaneHomestead]

I totally forgot to do an update picture. This was from the beginning of April. It is doing even better now. I'll have to get a more updated one.