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Expert: goatlady Date: 7/22/2008 Subject: goat with bottle jaw
Question We have a goat that looks like she has bottle jaw. She is eating and drinking, but is looking thin. We are going to worm her with Ivomec- 1% sterile solution. I've read about giving this orally or subcutaneously. Which is most effective and safer? We are in the south in northern GA. It is extremely hot and humid here. We also have some goats with runny noses - mucus is mostly clear to some white. Do we need to worry about pneumonia or could this just be a cold due to our hot and humid weather? Also, is is okay to give CD&T vaccinations, wormer, and antibiotics at the same time or should you wait a few days in between?
Thanks so much,
Michele Hall
Answer Hi Michele,
Goats don't get colds so to speak- and bottle jaw is almost always due to heavy wormload. Always inject the Ivomec and Ivomec Plus injectable dewormers it stays in the body longer and works much better- Giving it orally is not very effective.
This is the time of year for pneumonia- and wormload both- I would treat for both. I have excellent articles on my website for both topics:
Pneumonia - what it is and how to treat it: http://goat-link.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=100&Itemid=91
I think because you are in a humid state I would opt for the Ivomec PLUS injectable though - to cover the liver fluke situation that is a high probability in your area.
