Some Questions about my herd

Jyllie63 · #1 02/15/12, 05:55 AM

I am trying soooo hard to make sure everyone is happy and healthy this year, so I'm going to ask some questions as I think of them

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First question...I need to wether one of my nigerian bucklings. He gets his 2nd cd/t shot today. Will that be enough or should I also give antitoxin? I'm asking this because I'm pretty sure I lost a kid to tetanus after disbudding last year and I don't want a repeat.

Second question....I will be giving the doe's their cd/t too. They are due anywhere from March 15-April 15. Should I vaccinate now or wait ? I want the cd/t to benefit the kids and I'm not sure how soon before delivery I can give it and it still help the little ones.

I know I have more questions, but of course I can't think of them right now and it's time to get ready for work. Thanks!

prairiedog · #2 02/15/12, 06:33 AM

The cdt should be enough for the buckling the antitoxin will cancel out the vaccine then you would have to start over on that. I believe you want to give the moms 2 weeks out.

Backfourty,MI. · #3 02/15/12, 06:33 AM

Your little buckling should be fine to band now since the first CD & T shot has now kicked in & it's just his booster he's due for that will last him the year. I would not give the antitoxin.

If you give your girls their CD & T shots before a month out from their due date I'm not sure how much the kids will benefit from it. Hopefully someone else will be able to tell you. I think for the kids to benefit from it though the shots need to be given 3-4 weeks before delivery.

Jyllie63 · #4 02/15/12, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Backfourty,MI.

Your little buckling should be fine to band now since the first CD & T shot has now kicked in & it's just his booster he's due for that will last him the year. I would not give the antitoxin.

If you give your girls their CD & T shots before a month out from their due date I'm not sure how much the kids will benefit from it. Hopefully someone else will be able to tell you. I think for the kids to benefit from it though the shots need to be given 3-4 weeks before delivery.

I'm thinking then I should wait until the 1st of March...that would be an easy date to remember for next year

Minelson · #5 02/15/12, 04:38 PM

I don't have answers for your questions. But I sure am pulling for you to have a good year! Kudos to you for picking up the pieces and moving forward. Prayers and hugs!

Jyllie63 · #6 02/15/12, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Minelson

I don't have answers for your questions. But I sure am pulling for you to have a good year! Kudos to you for picking up the pieces and moving forward. Prayers and hugs!

Thanks! I'm thinking good thoughts for this year