Worming

[copesq]

I wormed my Jersey with Ivermectin on her topside two weeks ago. She is very thin and her coat is dull. How soon before I can worm her again?

[Cotton Picker]

Originally Posted by copesq

I wormed my Jersey with Ivermectin on her topside two weeks ago. She is very thin and her coat is dull. How soon before I can worm her again?

If you followed the correct dosage and the Ivermectin was viable.... I would be looking beyond worms to explain the enigmas surrounding her appearance.

[topside1]

More information needed, how old, diet, loose minerals, photo, hay, grain, living conditions....in milk, bred, etc.

[copesq]

She is dry (for about 9 months) and 7 years old. Has never been pushed. She is pastured and has plenty of hay and water. She has two other pasture mates, one of which is her daughter and those two look fine. Her coat does not look as dull as it did two weeks ago.

[rancher1913]

check her teeth ---she may not be able to eat properly. she is a bit young to have lost her teeth but I've seen it happen. read your wormer bottle for proper usage, I only worm once a year--too much and you can do damage. she could have other medical problems, might want to consult your vet.

[vg60]

Grazing, hay and water. Do you ever feed cubes?

[G. Seddon]

A shot in the dark here...maybe have the vet pull some blood and test her for Johnes?

[agmantoo]

copesq,
I believe that the parasite control for the shortest duration is 14 days. Eggs layed by parasites are not controlled by the ivermectin and you need to reapply the pour-on as you are inquiring. I would reapply now. The instruction suggest that you ask a vet for instructions on reapplying but after 14 days is what I would do. Your animal will take some time before you see the benefits of the parasite control. Have you noticed any improvement in her appetite and is she gaining some weight?

[genebo]

Worming goats is a lot different from worming cows. Often there are no instructions for how to worm a goat. But some things are probably the same as cows.

One thing we sometimes do is to "shotgun" the treatment, using more than one type of wormer, spaced 3 days apart.

I start with Valbazen. It's very fast acting and kills liver flukes. I follow with either Ivermectin or Cydectin, then end with the one I didn't use second.

Goats are not as sturdy as cattle. They have less reserve strength. You usually get 3 days to cure them or else lose them.

This parallels your situation. With a weak cow that has been down for a while, you need to be in a hurry, too.

Since you've already used Ivermectin, I'd give her a dose of Valbazen.

Genebo
Paradise Farm

[copesq]

Agmantoo:

She never lost her appetite. She just needs to gain weight. Will take your advice and re-apply. Thank you all

[randiliana]

You may want to consider giving an injectable or oral wormer. Pour-ons are not a great way to treat internal parasites.

Go with an injectable ivermectin or a oral such as safeguard or valbazen. You may see a much better improvement using them.

Take a fecal to your vet, he can look at it and advise you on what you are dealing with as far as parasites, and give suggestions on what to use.

[agmantoo]

copesq
If you are not providing loose salt and mineral supplement free choice that is something you need to do.