worm my goats?

[boundarybunnyco]

hi, I have two pygmy wethers and I need to worm them. what do I use?

[LoneStrChic23]

Best bet is to have fecal run so you know what dewormer to use..... When was the last time they were dewormed? Are their eyelids pale?

I use two types of dewormers depending on what I'm dealing with.

"White" dewormers are for the less threatening (in my area) intestinal critters like tapeworms. My go-to in this category are Valbazen 1cc per 10lbs, or Zimectrin Gold 1cc per 50lbs. I don't use Safeguard as I have to give it 5 days in a row at 5x's the label doseage to be effective & it's not cost effective for me. The tube of Zimectrin Gold will run about $12, Valbazen around $35 (It's a big bottle though).

"Clear" dewormers are for the blood suckers like HC. I like Quest Gel 1cc per 100lbs (Can also use Cydectin, it's the same drug though I'll have to go look up the dosage), 1% Ivermectin injectable given orally 1cc per 30lbs, or Ivermectin Plus (contains a flukecide for liverflukes).

For new stock, I hit them with both a clear & white dewormer, then repeat in 10 days, that way all my bases are covered when they come out of the quarantine pen to go mingle with my herd.

[Backfourty,MI.]

Worms/Wormers

The above link is good for dosages & which dewormer to use for what.
Cyrstal is right though, a fecal run at the vet is a good idea to find out what parasite you need to take care of.