Hoegger Goat Supply: Worms

WORMS WORMS WORMS

The problem of parasite control in goats is the subject of continuing study among the experts and continuing opinions among goat owners. Admittedly, controlling parasites is necessary and left unchecked, worms can actually kill. Some symptoms to look for, if you suspect worms, are gums and inside of lower eye lid pale, gray or white (gums & inside of eye lid should be bright pink), anti-social behavior, loose stool and possibly coughing. If you choose to use one of the many many chemical wormers on the market you run into a number of variables. We get daily calls from folks who have lots of questions.

Timing is critical because if the worms have the opportunity to lay eggs then reworming will be necessary. But when to reworm? Two weeks? Ten days? Who really knows?
And then there's the matter of the worms becoming resistant to the chemical you're currently using. Do you alternate chemicals on a regular basis or wait til resistance occurs and then change? If you wait til the chemical no longer works have you put your goats in danger of a serious infestation?
Oh, and what about the health of pregnant does and their unborn kids? Some chemical wormers warn against giving their product to expectant moms.
How long do you have to wait before it's safe to drink the milk after worming? I've heard everything from a coupld of days to a month or more.
Which chemicals are really safe for goats since none claim to be approved for goats? Is it better to use a pour-on, a bolus, a drench or an injectable? If you administer an injectable orally, how much do you give? Wow - it's enough to make your eyes cross.

Talking from our own experience of 65 years of goat keeping, I tell them about the Herbal Wormer. It has always worked for us.

The Herbal Wormer, when given in the feed once a week as directed
Maintains a safe, effective level of natural paraside that the worms never become resistant to.
It will not harm pregnant does, unborn kids or young ones.
You never have to throw away that wonderful milk that you and your goat work so hard to produce.
The herbal wormer is easy to administer and very economical to use.

We were happy, but not surprised, to read the United Caprine News report that showed the Herbal Wormer to be more effective than the most popular, widely used chemical wormer. We will send you a copy of that report upon request.

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P.O. Box 331
Fayetteville, GA 30214

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