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     Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 1104 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 71.111.216.47  Rating: N/A |
If the goats are eating and drinking, acting more or less normal, the discharge is thin and clear or slightly whitish and they don't have a fever, they don't need antibiotics. They will get over it themselves as it is a virus or an allergy. If they are lethargic, off feed or not drinking, if the discharge is thick and greenish or yellowish or if they have a fever of 105 or over then they need antibiotics. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Donna Huzinec New member Username: indianprincess1 Post Number: 6 Registered: 07-2006 Posted From: 170.215.227.44 Rating: |
Maggie, you say let nature take it's course. Do you mean don't give any meds? | ||
| (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 170.215.227.44 Rating: N/A |
Maggie, you say let nature take its course. Do you mean don't give them any meds? | ||
| Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 1103 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 64.102.64.115 Rating: N/A |
A digital thermometer works great. You take the temp rectally, lube the tip of the thermometer with vaseline, insert it 1.5 to 2 inches. For a regular mercury thermometer hold it at least 2 minutes, for a digital until the beep. Normal temp for a goat is 101.5 to 104. Any thing 105 and over is a fever. If they don't have a fever they probably don't have a bacterial infection which is the only thing an antibiotic would help with. If the discharge is clear to slightly whitish and thin this is also likely an allergy or a virus. If the discharge is thick and yellow or greenish this would indicate a bacterail infection and the need for antibiotics. LA 200 is okay there are better antibiotics for respiratory infections. I personally prefer Naxcel, but this is a prescription. If using LA 200 the dose is 1 cc per 30 pounds by SQ injection once a day for 5 to 7 days. Tylan 200 also works well, give 1 cc per 20 pounds by SQ injection once a day for 5 to 7 days. Both LA 200 and Tylan 200 can really sting. Be prepared for a reaction from the goat, rubbing the site vigorously sometimes helps. If the goats are active and eating and drinking it is best to let nature take its course. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Donna Huzinec New member Username: indianprincess1 Post Number: 5 Registered: 07-2006 Posted From: 170.215.227.44 Rating: N/A |
I have a new problem going on with my goats. They are coughing and have some stuff coming from there nose. Is it okay to start them with LA 200? I don't know if they have a temp. because I haven't taken it yet. I will go and purchase a thermometer today. I assume you use a regular thermometer. How do I take there temp. and what is normal? We have alot to learn and every other day it seems to be something new. I'm so glad I was told about this website. Thanks for all your help! |
