Are wormers safe for pregnant does?

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Axykatt

Discussion Starter · Nov 23, 2013

Safeguard and Ivomec Plus, safe for pregnant does? We're breeding, but we've had parasite issues lately.

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Scottyhorse

· #2 · Nov 23, 2013

I know safeguard is, not sure on Ivomec Plus.

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Texaslass

· #3 · Nov 23, 2013

Yes, Ivomec Plus is safe.
Don't know about a lot of others.

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liz

· #4 · Nov 24, 2013

I have seen comments here that say that Ivomec Plus is not safe as it can cause abortion, Safeguard, Panacur and plain Ivomec are safe to use during pregnancy... Valbazan is another that is not safe.

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Texaslass

· #5 · Nov 24, 2013

liz said:
I have seen comments here that say that Ivomec Plus is not safe as it can cause abortion, Safeguard, Panacur and plain Ivomec are safe to use during pregnancy... Valbazan is another that is not safe.

I knew Valbazen wasn't.....
I'm sorry! :shock: Cathy, (Happybleats) told me Ivomec Plus was safe....

I certainly don't want to give the wrong info....

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goathiker

· #6 · Nov 24, 2013

People have had abortions from Ivo Plus when used in early pregnancy, there also is some chatter that plain Ivomectin can cause cleft pallet when used in early pregnancy. Moxidectin is safer IMO.

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If parasites are an issue that need to be tended to, it's often best to get the goat healthy before breeding. Any stress can bring out an overload but a doe who has a strong immune system can often times overcome a parasite threat.
If your doe is bred, find out what type of worm you are dealing with then treat accordingly. Giving a daily dose of chewable Vitamin C tabs can help with the immune system, a strong immunity goes a long way with many types of illness. I do worm my does within a day of delivery as that act itself can stress a does immune system, worming at this time can help get a jump on worms before they would have chance to drag a doe down.

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Axykatt

Discussion Starter · #8 · Nov 24, 2013

I've wormed them all repeatedly with Ivomec Plus in the last few weeks, and I'm giving Safeguard this week. They all have put on a lot of weight and look sleek and pretty now, I've been giving B Super Complex every other day and Iron once a week to get them back in condition. I'm just worried about possible issues if I worm them again.

I'll give the Safeguard and keep giving B Vitamins?

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goathiker

· #9 · Nov 24, 2013

That sounds good. If they absolutely need a heavier wormer in the first 100 days of pregnancy, you could use Quest horse paste for them...I'll help you dose it.

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Scottyhorse

· #10 · Nov 24, 2013

What about herbal wormers?

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liz

· #11 · Nov 25, 2013

Nothing wrong with using herbal wormers, but if I were to use them it would be for maintenance after I knew my goats were not carrying heavy loads.
Also, some herbals contain ingredients that may not be ok for pregnant does... best to research before hand

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spidy1

· #12 · Jan 29, 2014

I wouldn't use Safeguard on a prego, because fenbendazole is the dog/horse name for the cattle valbazen, albendazole is the human name for the same product. Just some info from a studding vet tec. :wink:

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Nubiandairy

· #13 · Feb 5, 2014

liz said:
If parasites are an issue that need to be tended to, it's often best to get the goat healthy before breeding. Any stress can bring out an overload but a doe who has a strong immune system can often times overcome a parasite threat.
If your doe is bred, find out what type of worm you are dealing with then treat accordingly. Giving a daily dose of chewable Vitamin C tabs can help with the immune system, a strong immunity goes a long way with many types of illness. I do worm my does within a day of delivery as that act itself can stress a does immune system, worming at this time can help get a jump on worms before they would have chance to drag a doe down.

My dairy doe is due in 2 weeks how much and what should I worm her the day before? I'm down south and wormies r bad down here and cocci I have had issues with too so any info for my girl and babies would be great. Thanks

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KRuss

· #14 · Feb 6, 2014

Where do I get vitamin c and iron? Do you give it orally? What is the dosage?

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