Copper bolus- how to make it?

Heritagefarm · #21 05/21/11, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alice In TX/MO

There is a LONG TIME goat lady here in Southern Missouri who has bolused with the one capsule per adult goat for several years. Just sayin'.

I am aware of that, but it is superfluous.

bknthesdle · #22 05/21/11, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bknthesdle

Ok. Went to Wally world and pick up a gram scale, collect my copasure and gel caps. I have the 000 (1.37 ml) caps. But my scale (bought in kitchen section) only measures in whole grams. Not sure where to get a postal scale. So is there a way to eyeball making the Boluses?

Also, my 2 1/2-3 month old goat is losing hair on the rim of her ear. I am going to worm her but can I give her bolus yet or do I need to wait til she is six months?

Anyone know the answers to the above questions?

Alice In TX/MO · #23 05/21/11, 06:57 PM

Yes, you can bolus now.

I don't weigh them. Dump the copper out of the bolus on a paper plate and make little piles. Half a 12.5 gm bolus is about 6.24 grams.

If you make three little piles, each one is about 4 grams.

bknthesdle · #24 05/21/11, 07:40 PM

Thanks Alice!!!!