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     Ann Flickinger New member Username: annflickinger Post Number: 44 Registered: 09-2005 Rating: N/A |
Maggie, As the warm weather came on and I started using Golden Blend minerals the itchys are going away.  They really seem to use these minerals more than the other one I was using. My yearling wethers are growing fast again and sprouting stilts for legs. One is only a couple inches shorter than the adult togg. I just love these guys and just wanted to thank you for all your advice. | ||
| Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 601 Registered: 07-2005  Rating: N/A |
If your feed store doesn't have the mineral in stock be sure to ask what they can order for you. Most keep the tags from each product in some sort of file, you can ask to see those tags to choose the mineral that best suits your needs. If you are anything like a good customer they will want to increase your business and will let you choose a mineral. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Ann Flickinger New member Username: annflickinger Post Number: 41 Registered: 09-2005 Rating: N/A |
Thanks a lot. I iam checking into both. | ||
| Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 599 Registered: 07-2005 Rating: N/A |
You can mail order Golden Blend minerals from Custom Milling (do a Google search on either one adn you will find the website). Caprine Supply also has a good mineral called Buck Power or look at their regular minerals. Or look for a beef or dairy cattle loose mineral with 900 to 1500 ppm copper and 3000 to 5000 ppm zinc. I use a beef cattle loose mineral but I have used the Golden Blend in the past and been very happy with both. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Ann Flickinger New member Username: annflickinger Post Number: 40 Registered: 09-2005 Rating: N/A |
Thanks, Maggie. The loose mineral I am giving is way too low in both copper and zinc and I have been searching locally for a mineral more suited for my boys, but cannot find any. I think this could be the problem. Do you have any suggestions or brand name minerals or where I might get them? Any companies or brands on the internet? Since it seems that no one around here knows anything about goats and don't bother to carry much for them in their stores. I am thankful for my vets, but they don't even seem to be able to help at times. I have learned so much from you and goat world about goat care it has really saved me and the boys, now if we could just get this skin thing fixed we will all be very happy. Ann | ||
| Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 579 Registered: 07-2005 Rating: N/A |
For Ivomec to be effective for external parasites you have to use the pouron or give as an injection. Most skin problems are caused by zinc or copper deficiency, male goats (both wethers and bucks) seem to be more prone to this. What do they get in the way of supplemental minerals? I try to be sure the loose mienral mix has at least 900 to 1500 ppm copper and 3000 to 5000 ppm zinc. Zinc deficiency is often blamed for a condition called dermatophilus. This is extremely dry flaky skin with pimple like sores, the goat itches alot. Sometimes a zinc oxide ointment will bring quick relief (diaper rash ointment is mostly zinc ozide) while waiting for extra zinc in the diet to really correct the problem. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Ann Flickinger New member Username: annflickinger Post Number: 39 Registered: 09-2005 Rating: N/A |
I have 3 wethers. One has been itchy for about 6 months. He had lost some fur on his neck at first, from scrathing. I have tried ivomec, 3 doses 2-3 weeks apart (the vet saw him, but I find my vet is not the best goat vet). Also tried Python animal insecticde powder (delicer, etc.) and he did seem somewhat better, but now he is scratching at the side of his head just below his ear so hard he has made a small bloody spot. I tried A&D ointment, drawing salve and also the latest I have tried in Cortizone cream. I am not sure what he has, but he seems to have somewhat dry skin and has had a dull coat all his life (he is 5 years old). The strange twist to the story is that the 2nd wether 11 months is just ticklish when touched sometimes (his skin shivers), but his problem is his legs, they are so itchy that he is making sores on them and begs me to scratch them for him. the 3rd wether is fine and does not seem to be affected by much in the line of itchy skin, he is 10 months. If it was lice or mites, wouldn't they all be affected? Can I do a scraping of the skin of these boys and take it to the vet. I don't know why nothing seems to help, although i just gave a dose of Python again to all 3 boys the other day and the wether with the itchy legs seems a little less itchy. Don't know what to do. |