... I am getting ready to place a jeffers order - and wanted to see what you guys think that I can;t live without. I have two does - one of which has already had frothy bloat once . I am not breeding or milking - these are just my pets. Suggestions please.......
Since you are not breeding it would be "nice" but not "needed" to have: a calcium supplement (MFO or CMPK) use sparingly and only when needed a copper bolus. I like cattle ones which I divide and get in marshmellows use only as needed based on how deficient your region is. I do twice a year, we are very deficient. Cocci treatment. Everyone has their favorites. I like Di-Methox for prevention. I have not needed to treat, so I don't have a preference there... a selenium/vit E gel. again use only as needed. I don't need any B supplements, not even something like BoSe but many owners like to have it handy. I also do not use probios - if you read the label objectively you will see it says it "may" help in "some" cases. It really does not contain enough bacteria to affect the way a goat's digestive system works without large amounts given over vast periods of time. However, if it helps you feel more secure when your goat is not eating well, it will not do any harm... The good stuff to have: Blood stop powder Iodine Sharp shears Tetanus vaccine with needles and syringes That's all I can think of right now, but others will give good advice I'm sure!!
Activated charcoal gel Probiotic paste electrolyte powder B Complex injectible Needles 20 gauge Syringes...3 cc and a few 10cc
I keep these items around at all times: Thermometer Iodine Sterile gauze vet wrap Nutridrench Probios Activated Charcoal Milk of Magnesia Cooking oil CMPK (I have the oral version) Feeding Syringe (for drenching) 3cc and 6cc syringes with 22 gauge needles Fortified vitamin B complex (injectable) Penicillan LA-200 There's probably more...this is what I could come up with off the top of my head at the moment and should cover the most important items.
Here is what i keep. Batadine, iodine scrub, gauze pads, vet wrap, vit b complex, can never have too many needles and syringes, cotten balls, i have a sealed baggy that has clean scissors in it. Things to wash wounds with, LA 200, calcium drench (CMPK), activated charcoal, mineral oil, teramycin, latex gloves, I keep a piece of paper taped to the under side of the box lid (or inside of the the cupboard) that has my vets phone number as well as a couple of back up vets. as well as some goat friends i can call in an emergency. you never know when youre going to panic and not remember those numbers. I also show the person house sitting for me thie spot so they know. I usually put my own numbers on there too if i go out of town. beth
