Doe aborting

DW Farms · #21 12/03/08, 04:31 PM

No cats and no pinkeye, I talked from a vet from Michigan, that was very informative on the subject. She also said, that she really couldnt tell me what to do for the others. She did tell me that what ever they had if anything, has been there for at least a month, slowly doing the damage. So its likely for the other to have been exposed. And that I shouldnt be surpised if more abort.

So I guess time will tell. I can get Auremoycin and Terrimyicin crumbles at work. Which is better and how much to feed, Is it safe for wethers and llamas?

Thanks
Adam

susanne · #22 12/03/08, 06:13 PM

if this would be my herd, i would give bo-se (mu-se) to all to helps strengthen the immune system. also vit-b shots for a couple of days as this has worked very well here. i would also give them biomycin and after that put them on tetracyclin crumbles until they have kidded i think dosage is on the package? even if the cause is something else, this treatment would be like fire insurance even though you hope your home will not burn down

Vicki McGaugh TX Nubians · #23 12/03/08, 06:14 PM

They are the same drug. Does the vet do small ruminants? I know that giving the injections will stop the abortion storm if you start it now, sure one more may abort tomorrow but does due a week or more later than these does will not. Vicki

DW Farms · #24 12/03/08, 06:34 PM

Ok, So LA 200 at what dosage and start them on Aeromycin or Terrymicycin crumbles. Can I keep feeding the hay, even tho I belive it is cat pee/poo free.

Adam

Also, Could this also just be some freak thing?

fishhead · #25 12/04/08, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DW Farms

Ok, So LA 200 at what dosage and start them on Aeromycin or Terrymicycin crumbles. Can I keep feeding the hay, even tho I belive it is cat pee/poo free.

Adam

Also, Could this also just be some freak thing?

See post 16.

Good luck and hang in there!

betsy h. · #26 12/04/08, 10:13 AM

Sounds like the beginning of an abortion storm.

I keep Bio-mycin 200 on hand for occasions such as this, a large dose for those left in the herd. And one dose for each who did abort, BUT I also keep Aureomycin crumbles on hand to feed through the whole herd for a few days.

These crumbles are tetracycline in a feed form and are an important part of my health program. Feed it first, before you give grain to the goat.

You can buy it in 50 lb. bags at the feed store- not overly expensive, but they cost more than regular feed.

DW Farms · #27 12/04/08, 11:06 AM

I went to the barn today to find yet another doe aborted. I gave everyone the LA200 and will get some Terriymicin crumbles when I go to town. I have a feeling that I will not have any kids this spring.

Adam

DW Farms · #28 12/05/08, 12:17 PM

We no more aborting today. Im hoping the LA200 and the terrymicin is working, I'll keep you all posted,
Thanks
Adam

susanne · #29 12/05/08, 12:39 PM

adam that is good to hear. keep my fingers crossed for lots of kids in the spring for you