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03-24-2016, 06:17 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-24-2016, 06:32 PM by WyomingPicker.)
Hello Everyone,
It appears from my research my two wethers have lice. Now I am new to goats so I have searched high and low for the best information on how to care for them.
I ultimately decided to inject them both with Ivomec Ivermectin at a dose of 2cc per 100lbs. I did read that Ivermectin injected is not the preferred way for worms, but I have had their feces checked by a vet and they were very, very low on any worm count. I did however read that using Ivermectin injected will better address the external parasites. Though, it has been now 6 days and they are still showing live lice (crawling, moving). Many are dead also. This specific source said they re-treat every 10 days for 3 treatments, but now I am second guessing my approach.
I have also read that using Sevin Dust works well as well as Diatomaceous Earth. My main concern with the Sevin Dust is that I really like petting, combing, and as "The Pack Goat" says Knoodling with them and do not want Sevin Dust on me, my family, pack saddle, or panniers.
Also, I have attached a picture of the little bugs in the hair I am talking about. They are tiny and yellowish.
Does anyone have any input on this subject?
It appears from my research my two wethers have lice. Now I am new to goats so I have searched high and low for the best information on how to care for them.
I ultimately decided to inject them both with Ivomec Ivermectin at a dose of 2cc per 100lbs. I did read that Ivermectin injected is not the preferred way for worms, but I have had their feces checked by a vet and they were very, very low on any worm count. I did however read that using Ivermectin injected will better address the external parasites. Though, it has been now 6 days and they are still showing live lice (crawling, moving). Many are dead also. This specific source said they re-treat every 10 days for 3 treatments, but now I am second guessing my approach.
I have also read that using Sevin Dust works well as well as Diatomaceous Earth. My main concern with the Sevin Dust is that I really like petting, combing, and as "The Pack Goat" says Knoodling with them and do not want Sevin Dust on me, my family, pack saddle, or panniers.
Also, I have attached a picture of the little bugs in the hair I am talking about. They are tiny and yellowish.
Does anyone have any input on this subject?