deworming for Barber Pole worms during pregnancy

BarbadosSheep · #1 02/12/12, 02:01 PM

Hi everyone. I noticed my ram yesterday has a bit of bottle jaw and his eye lid color isn't great. Not white...but not great either. He's no problem..I know I can use anything on him. But I suspect if he is having an issue with barber Pole worms, that the ewes do too. I put him with the ewes in late October so they are in various stages of pregnancy. What's safe to use on the ewes? Thanks!

LibertyWool · #2 02/12/12, 02:50 PM

I'm using Cydectin oral drench. I've not seen any specific warnings about using on pregnant ewes.

**Ross** · #3 02/12/12, 04:43 PM

Safeguard is for sure. But so are Ivomec and its clones.

Callieslamb · #4 02/12/12, 04:46 PM

It depends on when their due date is. I use levamisole and wouldn't hesitate to use it on the ram now.

BarbadosSheep · #5 02/12/12, 05:37 PM

I did not have a marking harness on the ram so I have no idea of their due dates so I'd rather play it safe. I have ivomec already so I think I'll use that for now. I will deworming them with something stronger and more effective once the lambs are weaned. Thanks!