Goat Deworming

Intestinal worms are an issue with many species of animals, however, there is nothing that can cost a farm more money than intestinal worms. With livestock, worms affect the marketing business and are not good for profit.

How often should goats be wormed?

Some people think goats only require worming twice a year for complete coverage, but that could not be farther from the truth. A goat grazes a pasture very close to the ground where they are more likely to come in contact with parasites that will infest an animal very quickly. Goats should be wormed up to 6 times per year to ensure a healthy herd. A good practice is to inspect your goats every 2 weeks, especially during warm, moist times of the year and only deworm those that need it.

What kind of wormers are available?

You have options in wormer such as pellets, oral liquid, and injectable wormers that are given orally. The easiest form is to use Safe-Guard 10% Suspension, which is given through the mouth with a needleless syringe. The dosage of Safe-Guard for goats 0.6 ml per 25 lbs. of body weight. Pelleted wormers can be used, but take longer to react and you have to make sure the animal has eaten the proper dosage. There are larger operations that have started giving an Ivermectin injectable to goats orally, which does not hurt the animal. You will still need to give a white dewormer like Safe-guard, Panacur, or Valbazen to kill tapeworms.

It is much easier to prevent than to treat, and a little prevention can be the difference between making money or losing money. We hope these tips help you and your operation run a little smoother.

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