Thanks for the tip. I've not heard that about Cedars, I shall have to see if there is any good research into this. Most of the natural parasitics that I've looked into, like pumpkin seeds, they would need to ingest an unrealistic amount to have a clinical effect. Plus, we don't have many Cedars growing in my region.
Excellent point. I plan to get into prevention in another video. We do rotate our sheep and goats daily during about 10 months out of the year, then feed hay in a dry lot in the winter while we lamb/kid. This video was filmed at another farm, but they also rotate their goats most of the year.
Yes, I agree. We don't use any antibiotics unless its necessary to save an animal's life, and we only use dewormers when parasite infestations become too much for the animal to fight off themselves. Both cases are extremely rare on our farm.
What is an example high number egg count? I have a woman who’s selling me a goat.. said she would get her vet to take a fecal sample. The paper work said her fecal sample was hot and 3,250 eggs so I should deworm her and follow up in ten days… this will be my first goat until spring. Should I not go through with buying this goat or is this something I can treat??
I consider any worm count over 1000 eggs per gram an infestation that needs to be treated. For barber pole worms, any count over 500 is worrisome. Remember no goat is ever 100% parasite free, so I wouldn't turn her down just because of some worms. If she is showing other signs of disease (especially any anemia) I would be more concerned, but most bounce back just fine once the problem is treated. Find out the species of worm eggs the vet identified and treat with the proper dewormer for that species, and she should be fine. A follow up in 10 days is a very good idea, and I would check her regularly going forward.
Enjoyed Video, wouldn't it be better to get sample from rectum, to avoid contamination ? we raise goats, & get pellets from them, (3-5). I use the Mcmaster slide , its easier for me to use, & get more accurate count. Thank you for sharing. 😀😀
Yes, a direct sample would be better. The McMaster method is great too, but every vet I've ever worked for taught me to do the fecal float method and it works well for me.
Thanks for watching!! That would be way too much information to pack into one video! Here is our video on rotational grazing ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wsVeUl9zJ8I.html I hope you enjoy watching.
