goat supplies

[lamoncha lover]

HI. I am new to goats and plan on putting in an order to a calologue company and just wonder what kinds of htings goat people keep on hand. My I got vaccines Lepto and cd T from my vet and have ivermectrin wormer on hand. What else m ay I need. thanks

[Alice In TX/MO]

You really need to mosey over to dairygoatinfo.com

Here's a link to the "what to have on hand" thread

http://dairygoatinfo.com/index.php/topic,23.0.html

Links to goat/dairy supply stores:

http://www.caprinesupply.com/

http://hoeggergoatsupply.com/xcart/home.php

http://www.jefferslivestock.com/ssc/

[Alice In TX/MO]

http://www.fiascofarm.com/goats/med-supplies-etc.htm

another list of items to have on hand

[RiverPines]

My supplies are simple and easily attainable in my area:

2 Antibiotics, PenG and LA 200.
Probios, paste and powder.
Pepto
CDT vial
100 Pack 21g syringes
Vit B complex Injectable
Vit E Injectable
Blu-Kote spray
Iodine
Nutradrench
Ivermax
Ivermax Plus
Sevin Dust
Vet wrap, the self sticking bandage.
Bulb nasal sucker for newborns
Banding tool and bands
Hoof trimmers
Shearers for the Angoras
Extra leashes, halters, collars, horse leads.

Feed stuff:
Hay
Grains
Minerals
Baking soda
Selenium salts
Protein blocks
Beet pulp

I think thats all. Thats the most used items. If I missed anything it would be because its not regularly needed.

I found a lot of things on big list are just not needed for us.

[Alice In TX/MO]

Note: I'm assuming dairy goats.

I would add these to the list above....

For pregnant does and kids:
BoSe
Vitamin E capsules

Lysigin (vaccine to prevent staph infections)

Thiamine

Depending on the copper in your area:
High copper mineral supplement (loose, not block)
Copper boluses (use every six months)

Cydectin dewormer
Valbazen dewormer

Teat dip (I use homemade)
Udder wipes (again homemade)

[jBlaze]

Tube and prober syringe for tubing weak kids if necessary. I could not find these at my feed stores. I got one for $1.89 at a conference after a friend loaned me thiers. I certainly never wanted to go there, but better to try and fail than to not even try.

Good idea, getting a supply list.

[firegirl969]

Make sure you keep Nutradrench on hand. Also, I used the herbal goat wormer from Hoegger supply. I liked it because you don't have to dump the milk. If you are milking, I used their foaming sanitizer and cleaning kit and the fightbac. I never had a mastitis problem.

[Patty0315]

Unless you want to run lots of fecals and do you own testing I would NOT recommend herbal wormers. Little fact lots of fluff.

[lamoncha lover]

thanks. I am having a real problem with wood ticks..paid 32.00 for 42 cc...same stuff the livestock cataloque sells 1 gallon for 32.00. Vet rip off. What would ya all do for a goat with occasional dry cough? been wormed with ivermectrin....thanks

[BethW]

I'd also add activated charcoal. Goats seem to be proficient in finding the one poisonous plant in your yard.