new born goats/ selenium, colostrum & fly questions

[bufforps]

My doe kidded this morning and is now the proud momma of twins! I am in NC and was told that this is a selenium deficient area. I purchased some selinium/vit e gel and gave the doe a dose about 3 weeks ago-the tube said to do it every 30 days. My question is, should I also give some to the kids too?
They appear to be nursing well, but I did also purchase a tube of colostrum supplement just in case. Should I also give them some of that to be on the safe side?
The flies are terrible here! Is it better/safer to put some fly spray on them (I have the bronco fly spray for horses) or just leave it as is?
Thanks!

 

[Sillystunt]

maybe dsut with DE. It's food grade and safe for the babies. Not sure on the rest,will it pass through milk?

 

[cassie]

The colostrum supplement isn't necessary, but it won't hurt. Make sure you give CD/T shots for tetanus and entero. We usually give shots for selenium deficiency shortly after birth. I am suffering from brain freeze and can't think of the name of the stuff.

 

[bheila]

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BoSe is what your thinking of....
The selenium/vit e gel will be okay since you already have it on hand

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[griffin45]

We use Fly predators here and they work wonderfully. I order them online from Spaulding Labs. Look in to it. It is a lot cheaper than buying insecticides and a lot safer! Give the supplement, and some Nutri-drench then go to a TSC or southern states and pick up a selenium mineral block. They are quite inexpensive.

Chris