Using Essential oils to worm

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happybleats

Discussion Starter · Sep 12, 2016

Like many of you, we have battled worms hard again this season...Barber pole worm especially... Ivomec plus no longer works for my farm and Valbazen, although I have not fecaled yet to check...doesnt seem to be working very well either...I ordered Herbal Wormer from Land of Havinah and was having pretty good results with acute dosing...but when I added Ess. Oils...thats when we saw pink...pink lids that is deep pink. I have used EOs in my goats care for a few years now, this is the first I tried to focus on worm load...I am convinced the EOs put us over the top in our battle!!

what we did:
During crisis we dosed both herbal and EOs twice a day
once we were out of crisis we went to 3 days on 4 days rest...
now we are on once a week. ( we did notice tape worm today in the kids pen so they will get a few rounds of 3 days on 4 days rest of the oils.

Oils and amounts used
1 drop each of
oregano, wild orange, lemon grass, digeszen and for the unbred goats, clove is added....this is in 2-3 cc of olive oil
we started with 1/2 cc for kids and 1 cc for adults....

this was our trial run...we think upping this dose to 2 drops each in 2-3 cc per adult standard animal...and 1 drop each in 2-3 cc olive oil for kids..as our weekly preventive treatment....many are having luck with 1 drop per 50# in carrier oil....just need to figure out what works for each. Im very pleased with the results we got...I just need to learn to do fecal's to keep track :smile:

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catharina

· #2 · Sep 12, 2016

The dosages seem pretty low, so maybe it's not too expensive? What do you think the yearly cost per goat is?

Harriet_and_Hens

· #3 · Sep 12, 2016

This is just the sort of preventative I've been looking for. Will you continue to use the herbal as well, in conjunction with the EO's?

If just starting a treatment like this, would you recommend doing a 3 day (or so) run and then continue to every week, or do you think it would be fine to just start a regular weekly dose?

Thanks so much!

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ksalvagno

· #4 · Sep 12, 2016

What is in digeszen?

happybleats

Discussion Starter · #5 · Sep 12, 2016

so maybe it's not too expensive? What do you think the yearly cost per goat is?

Honestly I have not figured that out but I spent a lot on chemical worming and still lost 3 to worm load...so for me its worth it even if it cost more

This is just the sort of preventative I've been looking for. Will you continue to use the herbal as well, in conjunction with the EO's?

If just starting a treatment like this, would you recommend doing a 3 day (or so) run and then continue to every week, or do you think it would be fine to just start a regular weekly dose?

This is my trial rum with Eo's for worming so Im feeling it out....I started out with 2x a day because we were in crisis, we lost 2 babies and one milking doe to worm load...then we went 3 days on then rest 4 days, oregano is a hot oil so the tummies needed rest, you could use it for 10 days then break. BUT if worm load is under control, you could start with preventive doses once a week. I want to first see how the oils do on their own before using the herbs too...if I dont have to do both that will save on moola.

What is in digeszen?

Ginger Rhizome/Root, Peppermint Plant, Caraway Seed, Coriander Seed, Anise Seed, Tarragon Plant, and Fennel Seed essential oils.

I love this blend...its great for many digestive issues...I give a drop or two when goats rumen is off or if they are poopy...works great. For my family we use fro tummy upset, heart burn and even sinus infections

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happybleats

Discussion Starter · #6 · Sep 12, 2016

so maybe it's not too expensive? What do you think the yearly cost per goat is?

Honestly I have not figured that out but I spent a lot on chemical worming and still lost 3 to worm load...so for me its worth it even if it cost more

This is just the sort of preventative I've been looking for. Will you continue to use the herbal as well, in conjunction with the EO's?

If just starting a treatment like this, would you recommend doing a 3 day (or so) run and then continue to every week, or do you think it would be fine to just start a regular weekly dose?

This is my trial rum with Eo's for worming so Im feeling it out....I started out with 2x a day because we were in crisis, we lost 2 babies and one milking doe to worm load...then we went 3 days on then rest 4 days, oregano is a hot oil so the tummies needed rest, you could use it for 10 days then break. BUT if worm load is under control, you could start with preventive doses once a week. I want to first see how the oils do on their own before using the herbs too...if I dont have to do both that will save on moola.

What is in digeszen?

Ginger Rhizome/Root, Peppermint Plant, Caraway Seed, Coriander Seed, Anise Seed, Tarragon Plant, and Fennel Seed essential oils.

I love this blend...its great for many digestive issues...I give a drop or two when goats rumen is off or if they are poopy...works great. For my family we use fro tummy upset, heart burn and even sinus infections

http://doterra.com/US/en/p/digestzen-oil

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Harriet_and_Hens

· #7 · Sep 14, 2016

happybleats said:
This is my trial rum with Eo's for worming so Im feeling it out....I started out with 2x a day because we were in crisis, we lost 2 babies and one milking doe to worm load...then we went 3 days on then rest 4 days, oregano is a hot oil so the tummies needed rest, you could use it for 10 days then break. BUT if worm load is under control, you could start with preventive doses once a week. I want to first see how the oils do on their own before using the herbs too...if I dont have to do both that will save on moola.

I'm really sorry for your losses! Worms suck, plain and simple :GAAH: They're under control here (at the moment). I understand you're just feeling it out. I am going to start a weekly preventative and see where that takes me.. Couldn't hurt, and I've got the oils, may as well use them for any and everything!

Thanks!! Good luck to you and your herd!

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TeyluFarm

· #8 · Sep 14, 2016

That is AMAZING! I may try this, I just ordered an herbal dewormer as well and getting it down my does has been challenging.

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goathiker

· #9 · Sep 14, 2016 (Edited)

Cathy, something to think about. The below plant, Crowsfoot, Herb Robert, etc. is an invasive weed in most of the country. If you can find it, boil partial crushed roots and plant together for 5 minutes, pour into jar and let seep for several hours. Pour tea into water bucket or drench. I'm still am working on amounts but, you can't poison anything with it. It's completely safe even during pregnancy.
It cures bleeding ulcers, bleeding intestines, etc. when used internally. I'm working with it to see how well it solves ulcers left from cocci and Barber Pole.
Also cures small tumors even caused by cancer.

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happybleats

Discussion Starter · #10 · Sep 15, 2016

Wow..I think I have seen this plant...Ill look around....thanks Jill...:fireworks:

odieclark

· #11 · Sep 15, 2016

Following, and keep this post updated!

Just returned from a sheep conference, and worms are the problems that cause most loss...workers stop working,..,well, most who post here already know all of that!:ram:

However, we did attend a class on how to take our own fecal...it was too short to become proficient, for sure! Plus, equipment is needed.

Learning...:type:

odieclark

· #12 · Sep 15, 2016

Wormers not workers!:?

happybleats

Discussion Starter · #13 · Sep 15, 2016

So far we are happy with results. I really need to do a fecal to confirm

TeyluFarm

· #14 · Oct 11, 2016

Did you ever get a fecal done?

happybleats

Discussion Starter · #15 · Oct 11, 2016

No we havent done fecals..so far all adult goats are staying deep pink.... Kids are having a harder time with it so we are back to 3 days on 4 days off.

ksalvagno

· #16 · Oct 11, 2016

goathiker said:
Cathy, something to think about. The below plant, Crowsfoot, Herb Robert, etc. is an invasive weed in most of the country. If you can find it, boil partial crushed roots and plant together for 5 minutes, pour into jar and let seep for several hours. Pour tea into water bucket or drench. I'm still am working on amounts but, you can't poison anything with it. It's completely safe even during pregnancy.
It cures bleeding ulcers, bleeding intestines, etc. when used internally. I'm working with it to see how well it solves ulcers left from cocci and Barber Pole.
Also cures small tumors even caused by cancer.

I was just rereading this thread. Naturally I don't have this plant around me. I have never seen it before in any part of Ohio that I have lived in.

happybleats

Discussion Starter · #17 · Nov 12, 2016 (Edited)

:update:

I just wanted to update...all goats eyes are deep deep pink to red...the one little boer who had bottle jaw, was in poor health and I really didn't think she would bounce back is doing amazing!..I have been doing the oils once a week now and once we have a good freeze We will go to as needed bases...we are also still doing herbal wormer...

my thoughts that are the eo's seem to super charge the herbs...I highly recommend using quality ess. oils in your worming
protocol.

current dose per goat is 1 drop each oregano, wild orange, lemongrass and digetszen in 1 cc evoo...

Bonus...most LOVE their oils!!

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Suzanne_Tyler

· #18 · Nov 12, 2016

So how often do you give it? I think I might give it a shot

odieclark

· #19 · Nov 12, 2016

WOW!

I love it when they love what you give them!

How many are you doing this with?

How did it go before you started the oils?

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catharina

· #20 · Nov 12, 2016

goathiker said:
Cathy, something to think about. The below plant, Crowsfoot, Herb Robert, etc. is an invasive weed in most of the country. If you can find it, boil partial crushed roots and plant together for 5 minutes, pour into jar and let seep for several hours. Pour tea into water bucket or drench. I'm still am working on amounts but, you can't poison anything with it. It's completely safe even during pregnancy.
It cures bleeding ulcers, bleeding intestines, etc. when used internally. I'm working with it to see how well it solves ulcers left from cocci and Barber Pole.
Also cures small tumors even caused by cancer.

Does this plant have a strong smell when it's crushed or pulled? We have tons of it if so. The goats aren't too interested in it though.

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