Kid with a cold

[PotterWatch]

I can't easily get the ones that have been mentioned though. I have easy access to the LA200, so that's why I was asking about that. Vets that see goats here are few and far between and even though I have one who will see goats, I don't know that he has ever actually treated one. I am trying to do the best I can with limited resources for goat-related things.

 

[Chatychick]

LA200 is the same as Biomycin just stings and I have had better luck with this than pen for upper respritory infections...check the temp on the baby first and if its over 102.5 its got a temp. Take it rectally. I get the digital thermo. at walmart and they arent expensive at all and a god send as it dont take long to get thetemp. You are right ksacres about pneumonia being fast. So you want to make sure they are sick before medicating...

 

[bheila]

PotterWatch- I PMed you with some info.

 

[PotterWatch]

I thought that their temp could be anywhere from 102-104...? Her temp just a few minutes ago was 103.3. Should I give her the LA200 that I have? If so, how much should I give?

 

[Chatychick]

Looks like it has a slight feve, its a bit above normal 102 is normal. I would treat . I usually give babies 1cc per 5 to 10 lbs of goat 2x a day. so a 30 lb goats gets 3cc's.

 

[PotterWatch]

Just wanted to let you all know that she seems to be doing much better this morning. No stuffed up nose, doesn't sound congested, and seems to have a lot more energy. Thanks for all the help everyone!

 

[ksacres]

A happy ending (no matter how you get to it) is always the goat, I mean goal!

 

[firefighter9208]

I know your problem is already solved, but my vet recommends Nuflor for respiratory infections/pneumonia. It always works really well and doesn't sting at all.

Just info for the future.

Chris
www.hillboergoats.com

 

[ksacres]

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I know several people that like Nuflor too. The main reason I like Excenel is that there is no milk discard if you have to give it to a doe during lactation. I can't remember if there is milk discard for Nuflor.

 

[firefighter9208]

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I know several people that like Nuflor too. The main reason I like Excenel is that there is no milk discard if you have to give it to a doe during lactation. I can't remember if there is milk discard for Nuflor.

Not a problem with my meat goats, as I don't milk them. I do have to look at the slaughter withdrawl times though when I administer any type of prescription drugs.

Chris