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     Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 9 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 71.111.205.236 Rating: |
All I know is that I have used diaper rash ointment with very good results on goats with skin lesions that look very much like rain scald. Goats get a bacterial infection called dermatophilus that responds very well to iodine and zinc oxide. It is very common during wet weather, looks just like rain scald. The same treatment works for both except I don't bathe the goat if I can help it (as I said wet goat = sick goat). With bathing you have to be sure to get the goat dry, or the wetness just stays next to the skin and the infection will likely spread. Bathing with a medicated shampoo works well for horses and cattle which dry fast because their coats generally shed water. I spot treat, first using a paper towel and mild soap or a baby wipe to clean the lesion if needed, then apply betadine or iodine and finally slather a dollop of diaper rash cream on. In a week or so the lesions are well on their way to healing up if they aren't already gone. I also have a great recipe for a homemade skin cream that fixes just about any goat skin cruddies: 1 tube of diaper rash ointment 1 small jar of vaseline 1 tube of women's yeast infection cream 1 tube of athlete's foot cream 1 tube of triple antibiotic cream 2 tablespoons of betadine liquid Mix together well, it takes a bit of time to get the Betadine mixed in but it will go. Use this an any skin cruddy or superficial wound (not puncture or deep wounds). Its a bit pricy but alot less than many "special" veterinary shampoos and ointments and goes a long way! Excellent for ringworm and urine scald on bucks! Pretty darn good for anything on the goat farmer too! JMHO I hope it helps! | ||
| angel (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 206.176.206.197 Rating: N/A |
From what I have read, this rain scald needs a lack of oxygen to survive. Will the ointment provide that? Or should I try to use something like blukote to make it dry up fast. Thanks for the help. | ||
| Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 7 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 71.111.205.236 Rating: N/A |
Dear Angel, Be careful when treating this as you can catch it too. Providing your goats a place out of the wet weather is very important, goats coats do not shed water like a cow or a horse, they hate to get wet. A wet goat is often a very sick goat in short order too. Proper mineral supplementation will also go a long way in helping clear this up, especially providing enough copper and zinc (many skin problems are caused by not enough of these minerals). You might also try applying baby diaper rash ointment (it is actually zinc oxide) after the betadine baths. | ||
| angel (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 206.176.206.219 Rating: N/A |
I have a pen of doe kids with rain scald and ringworm. I had the vet out and he scraped some to have it tested. That is what it came back as. I have done a lot of reading on rain scald, but I didn't know if anyone else has ever had this. We will be moving the kids to an inside pen and I have to do daily washings with Betadine soap and keep taking the scabs off. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks |
