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***Please Note ~ I am NOT a veterinarian. This list was compiled by many goat owners/breeders who have used these meds for their own goats. This list is based upon personal experience, many goat owners & breeders. If you choose to use this list, please be aware that you are doing so at your own risk and the risk of your goat/s. We cannot be held liable for any injuries, fatalities, illnesses, etc.  I do not claim ownership of this list. This list has been shared and passed around by many goat owners and breeders. It has been posted to many forums and websites. Shared, Downloaded, Saved, Copied & Printed by many

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Abbreviations 1g=1000mg
1cc=1ml=10 tenths 1kg=2.2lbs
1l=1000ml
5cc=1tsp 1T=15cc 30cc=1oz
g, gm =gram
Cubic centimeter=cc Kilogram=kg
Liter=l
Milliliter=ml Teaspoon=tsp, t Tablespoon=T. tbs Ounce=oz
Drops=gtts
Pound=lb
Milligram=mg
Grain=gr Micrograms=mcg Units=u
Oral drench= orally Orally=PO, po Intramuscularly=IM, im (in the muscle) Intravenously=IV, iv (in the vein) Subcutaneous=sq, SQ (under the skin)
Every=q
Day=d
Everyday=qd
Every other day=qod
4 times a day= qid
Three times a day-tid Two times a day=bid Needs prescription=RX Over the counter= OTC Hour=hr
Treatment=tx
Floppy kid syndrome=FKS Capsule=cap
Tablet=tab
Cup=c, C
Water= h2o
Lactated ringers=LR Normal saline=NS Aspirin=ASA
Milk of magnesium=MOM Mineral oil=MO
Apple cider vinegar=ACV

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Banamine -

1 cc per 100 pounds

Bovi Sera -

any time I have a bottle baby and it's not getting immunity from mom they get one of these shots every 2 weeks. It is 2 cc. Can be given oral within the first 24 hours

BLEEDING
You can use the following to help stop or decrease bleeding:

·Stop bleed powder ·Cornmeal
·Corn starch
·Flour
·Cob webs
·tea bags
·Cayenne Pepper (from the grocery store) It works better than blood stop powder in my opinion. Don't use near the eyes or nose though. It does work in a hurry for bad bleeding.

BLOAT
1C warm water
1/2cup oil
1tsp Epsom salt
1tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp ginger
1 egg yolk
Mix together and give

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Cattle Multi Min -

 1 cc per 200 pounds about twice a year to begin with (we have a high sulphur content in our ground.. it inhibits iron, thiamin, copper, and selenium absorption)

Cydectin pour on -

1 cc per 10 pounds

CD Antitoxin -

 not to be confused with the vaccine. The vaccine takes two weeks to build up a good immunity. The anti toxin is immediate protection that lasts about 2 weeks. This is also given to any bottle baby every two weeks at 3 cc per shot. The bovi sera and antitoxin can be mixed in the same shot so only one needs to be given. Can be given oral in the first 24 hours. This is also what is given when enterotoximia is suspected

COCCIDIA
1.
SMZ tablets--1 tablet per 20 lbs

2.
Albon--25mg/lb first day then ½ day 1 dose on days 2-5

3.
Sulmet 12.5%- 1cc/5lbs for day 1 1cc/10lbs on days 2-5 day

4.Amprolium- Mix 3oz/1pint of water----then give 1oz/100lbs qd times 5 days

Then 0.5oz/100lbs qd times 21 days (11.2-23/lb times 5 days,. Then 2-3 mg/lb times 21 days

5.
Sulfaquinoxaline 20%--drench--2ml/50lbs by mouth times 5 day

6.
Cloves-

7.
Dimethox-- 25mg/lb first day then ½ day 1 dose on days 2-5. 8.Corrid – follow directions on Corrid Label

COLDS

1.
Benadryl-- antihistamine used for coughs and colds. Over the counter Dose-- 5cc for kids and 10-20cc for adults.

2.
Chloatrimeton-- for colds and coughs.

3.
Robitussin(plain)--for coughs and colds. Dose 3-5cc for newborns - 2wks in age 4-6 tsps for adults.

4.
Tavist -D--for colds and coughs

5.
Dimetapp--for colds and coughs.

COLOSTRUM FORMULAS

1.
1 pint (568mls) goats milk 4oz lime water 11/2tsp corn syrup

2.
3pints goats milk 1pint water 1pkg of sure gel pectin 1 can evaporated goat milk and 1 can water Or 1 qt pasteurized goats milk

Combine with ½ cup cream.

Feed at rate of 1 oz per ½ pound body weight per day divided into 3-4 feedings.

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ELECTROLYTE FORMULAS
1.
1pkg pectin
1tsp low sodium salt
2tsp baking soda
1can beef consommé
Mix all together and drench

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Makes 1 gallon.
1C corn syrup
3tsp baking soda
2 tsp regular salt
2 tsp lite salt
2 tsp Epsom salt
1 gallon of water
3. 2T kayro
1/2tsp salt 1
/4tsp baking soda
1 quart water

EXTERNAL PARASITE AND EAR MITES

1.Kitten flea and tick powder--for lice treatment in kids. Sprinkle from head to tail and rub in. Dose now and then again in 10days.

2.Safe insecticides for does---should be labeled “approved for use in lactating dairy cattle”

3.Corral and Sevin dust-- can be used on non lactating does. Do not use on kids. For adults sprinkle on and rub in. Apply second dose 10days later.

4.Mineral oil- for ear mites--also soothes the discomfort. Place 3-4 drops in the ear canal.

5.Ivomec orally-- will kill sucking lice

6.Listerine--- ear mites and to clean the ear. Helps sooth and burns less than using alcohol

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FLUID REPLACEMENTS
1.
LR (lactated ringers)-- 30cc under skin at shoulder for rehydration, can be used several times a day Needs an RX can be given SQ or IV

2.
NS (normal saline)-isotonic--used for fluid replacement. Inject 30cc under skin at shoulders for rehydration , can be used several times a day can be given IV or sq -- Needs an RX

3.
Gatoraide or pedialyte--oral fluid replacement. Also used for energy when weak

FLY REPELLENTS

 2cups white vinegar
1 cup Avon skin so soft (bath oil)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon eucalyptus oil

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An easy do it yourself fly spray that is relatively inexpensive. Does attract dust so don’t use before a show

2cups mineral oil
½ cup lemon juice
2tsp citronella oil
10ml eucalyptus oil
10ml lemon dish detergent

Optional 125ml glycerin Mix in spray bottle and spray

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Horse Insect repellent mix

1oz citronella oil
2oz skin so soft or coat so soft
1 cup cider vinegar
1cup water
Mix in a 20oz spray bottle

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Vinegar in drinking water will raise blood acid levels just enough to bother flies and mosquitoes. Takes about a week to start helping.

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Easy fly spray

You can mix 7 parts water and one part citronella as a fly spray. For the worst time of fly season use 4 parts water to one part citronella.

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15oz water
5oz commercial fly spray 2oz vinegar
2oz vegetable oil
2 oz green dawn dish soap

Mix and use. Will not harm coat

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Fly relief

3cups of water
1/4 cup sugar
¼ cup white vinegar

Mix in a quart jar, punch holes in the lid, and set it where it is needed.

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You can fill plastic Ziploc containers with clear water and hang in entrances to deter flies.

FROTHY BLOAT

1/3cup water
1/3 cup cooking oil
½ cup antacid
Add some baking soda Mix and give

Frothy Bloat PREVENTION:

Use 1 tsp. Pro Bios powder in milk replacer for kids.

This provides digestive microbes to avoid chemical reaction in rumen from fresh green material & milk replacers.

Frothy Bloat TREATMENT -

1) Banamine for tummy pain;
2) soft stomach tube 1/2" diameter to remove gas & as much content as possible (really gross, use lavender oil or Mentholatum on your upper lip to prevent YOU from getting sick) Rotate goat's position to reach as much stomach content as possible.
3) using stomach tube still in place, inject 20 cc/20 lbs. body wt of Olive oil mixed w 2 crushed tablets of Phazyme or Gas-X. Also give 5 cc of penicillin orally (be sure to give Pro Bios gel or powder to replace gut enzymes)
4) CarbaLax (looks like Pepto) 20 cc/20 lbs. Caprine supply has it.
5) essential oil of lavender mixed into 1 cup steaming water for inhalation (just keep it near the goat). Calms, relaxes, & aids rest & pain relief.
6) GENTLE massage, not squeezing, keeping rump elevated to aid in passing gas.

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Ivermectin injectable -

if oral 3 cc per 100 pounds unless rainy season then 4 cc per 100. If injected 2 cc per 100 pounds any time. 

Injected Iron -

2 cc per 100 pounds every 2 or 3 days until they start getting good color back in their eye lids or 3 cc to start per 100 if they're near white in color


Itch relief mix:

10 drops lavender
10 drops Roman Chamomile
2 cups cold water

These can be used for both goats and humans. Don't get the mix anywere on near the eyes or mouth, and use sparingly on kids since they rub together alot. Essential oils will burn when put in eyes but these mixes will not irritate the skin.


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LICE, FLEAS, TICKS -

 1.Wash well with old-fashioned lye soap (won't burn).

Treat w/Ivomec or Cydectin pour on if needed. 

LA 200 -

 I follow dosage instructions on bottle

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Milk of Magnesia -

I use this for bloat. probably about 120 to 150 cc per adult animal. Rub belly.. Give more if doesn't seem to be working

Magic-

1 part Molasses
1 part Corn oil
2 parts Karo syrup (light)

Store mixture in dark, cool place. Numerous uses. Goats off feed, dehydration, pregnancy toxemia, stress, kidding difficulties, weak kids. Takes longer to metabolize. Good to use to get a doe through the night.

Mastitis

1.Peppermint oil in mixing oil ~ Peppermint oil is also good for circulation and can make them increase their milk production.
2.Tomorrow – use as directed on label

MISCELLANEOUS

1.Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)--place in water to help acidify the urine and also will help decrease algae in the container

2.Iodine 7 %- to dip navel cords in . Helps to dry it up. Some folks dip the newborns hooves in it, and also after hoof trimming.


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Nutri Drench
(make it yourself)

1 Cup Molasses
1 Cup Corn Oil (she said it has to be corn oil, nothing else!)
2 Cups Karo Syrup

Nuflor -

6 cc per 100 pounds

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Penicillin -

 I normally give about 3 cc per 20 pounds. 

PAIN AND INFLAMMATION

1. Banamine (flumeglumine)-
used for fever, smooth muscle relaxant, pain, to stimulate gut. ****Always take temperature prior to giving. If low do NOT give Needs an RX Dose--1cc/100lbs (0.1cc/10lbs 1/2cc/25-30lbs

2.Dexamethasone (decadron)- used for joint injury, inflammatory injuries, head injuries and shock. Needs an RX Dose- inflammatory injuries and joint injuries- ½-1cc/20lbs Head injuries (after disbudding)- 1-2mg/20lbs Shock- 1-2mg/20lbs

3.Aspirin
(ASA)- used for fever and inflammation. Dose --0.5gr/lb bid 45mg/lb bid 65mg=1gr---adult ASA = 5gr=325mg

4.Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)--
Antihistamine, for minor allergic reactions such as bites, coughs, and nasal decongestant. Over the counter Dose---1tsp for young kids 15-20cc for adults.

5.Bute---
Antiinflammatory used for pain especially in joints and muscles. Needs an RX Dose---4.5-10mg/lb qd

Pedalite --
(make it yourself)

1 Tbs. table salt
1 Tbs. baking soda
1 Tbs. Morton’s light salt
4 oz white Karo syrup Used for dehydration.

Mix with one gallon water. Mixture will keep 2 weeks in refrigerator.

This can be used when kids need to be taken off milk; especially useful for Floppy Kid Syndrome. Can be substituted in place of milk until scours have stopped

Pregnancy Induction


1. Valbazen (should not be used during the first 45 days of pregnancy)
2.Dexamthazone (should not be used during the first 45 days of pregnancy)

*Be CAREFUL when using ANYTHING to induce Labor.*

*A female should not use any aborting, labor inducing meds !*

*Use Aborting and/or Labor Inducing meds only under the guidance of a veterinarian*

POISIONING

Powdered charcoal--
4-6oz of charcoal for poisonings. Binds with poison to remove from the system. Follow with a laxative. Mix with water or liquid laxative. Active Charcoal (can be purchased at www.jefferslivestock.com )

Fish aquarium charcoal--
4-6 oz for poisonings.

Binds with poison to remove form system. Follow with a laxative, mix with water or a liquid laxative

Charcoal bricks--
*make sure has no flame start product in it
*-Crush enough to have 4-6 oz for poisonings. Follow with a laxative , mix with water or a liquid laxative.

POISIONING FORMULAS - RHODODENDRON

¼ cup cooking oil
½ strong cold tea (6-8 tea bags)
1tsp ground ginger 1tsp baking soda
Mix it all together and drench

15ml renec
15ml Mylanta
5ml brandy Mix and give this is an adult dose.

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Red Cell -
 
I use this when they are anemic. I gave 15 cc to an adult doe with bottle jaw

Revive

1 bottle 50% Dextrose
20 cc B complex
5 cc B 12
2 cc 500mg/ml Thiamin

This will make a little more than 500 cc of Revive.

50% Dextrose is very concentrated sugar and is metabolized instantly.

Store in cool dark place.

Revive for Pregnant Does

500 ML bottle of 50% Dextrose
500 ML bottle amino acid solution
(if concentrate use only 50cc)
200 ML Calcium Gluconate
20 ML B complex
2 Grams Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C)
5 ML B12 (3,000mcg/ml)
5 ML 500mg/ml Thiamin

REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINES

1.Oxytocin (20u/ml)-- to tighten uterus and decrease post delivery bleeding when excessive.

Can be used to stimulate milk let down if used in very small amounts. causes contractions and helps stimulate passing of afterbirth.
Needs an RX Dose---1.5cc/100lbs 10-20u IM

2.Lutalyse--

can be used to bring into standing heat, induce labor, and abort

Needs an RX Dose--½-1,l to bring into standing heat 5-10mg ((1-2cc) to abort ½-2ml to induce labor

*BE VERY CAREFUL USING Lutalyse as it can cause abortion, a female should not use any aborting, labor inducing meds ! * *Use Aborting and/or Labor Inducing meds only under the guidance of a veterinarian*

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Safeguard -

25 cc daily for 3 days to adult animal

SCAB/MANGE treatment

1.Sheep Dip

2.An internal parasite medicine and followed up on two consecutive days with Benzyl Benzoate as a topical application. The latter application has a sickly sweet smell which wears off after a few days.

Scours (diarrhea):

1.Blackberry Leaves--cures scours almost instantly Just walk your goats up to the bushes and let them nibble.

2.Ipecacuanha #30--a homeopathic cure--3 pills 2X day

3.Spectam Scour Halt (normally used for Swine) - follow directions on label

4.Birch Leaves--a natural cure for phenobarbitol--found in press board etc.

5.Make some decaffeinated Green Tea in boiling water (1 bag of tea in about 1 cup water). Let tea cool down a bit until warm. Mix a few teaspoons of baking soda in with the Green Tea. Then squirt some down the goats throat. On a 25 lb kid, I would give 30-40 cc Green Tea/Baking Soda hourly followed by some water (sometimes I’ve squirted water in their mouth, or sometimes they’ll just drink by themselves).

Give a few cups of dry, uncooked oats (this will help harden up their stools). We’ve only used this treatment on kids, but would use it on adults if necessary.

Most of our scour cases have been in kids. One time some of our does overate on some grain accidently and they got really bad scours. We watched them closely, they were acting and eating fine, and they got better within a few days).

If you have a goat that is weak or won't eat, try this:

1/2 milk replacer powder
1 Tblsp Pro Bios powder
1/2 C alfalfa pellets
1/4 C crushed 20% protein pellet or range cube
1/4 C flax seed
1/2 C oatmeal (Quaker)
1/4 C cornmeal 1 pt fresh/frozen blackberries water to moisten to thick paste

Makes 1 qt. (Refrigerate) Combine dry ingredients. Add blackberries (thawed) & water to form balls. Hand feed 1/2 C serving every hour until appetite returns. (Serve room temp, so berries are MOST palatable.)

Selenium Deficiency

1. Bose-- given for selenium deficiency Give k 1cc/40lbs twice a year sq or IM

2.Ese- given for selenium deficiency Give 1cc/100lbs

3.Muse--given for selenium deficiency Give 1cc/200lbs

*****Please note the dosage per weight on numbers 1. 2, and 3.

** An overdose will KILL**

STOMACH AND GUT MEDICINES 

1. Banamine-
(flumeglumine) used for fever, smooth muscle relaxant, pain reliever and to stimulate the gut.

****Always take temp prior to giving, if temp is low do NOT give. Needs an RX for Dose-1cc/100lbs (0.1cc/10lbs) ½ cc/25-30lbs

2.Pepto Bismol-
for scours Dose-2cc every 4-6 hours for newborns 5cc for older goats Give with probios

3. Spectrum scour halt-
follow directions on label. Follow with probios Dose for scours-1cc/10lbs

4.Oral ruminant gel(probios, fast track)- Give after antibiotic therapy, treatment for diarrhea and gut related problems-----helps replace the normal flora of the gut. Follow the instructions on the package.

5. MOM (milk of magnesium)-
for constipation, impactions, toxic reactions including poisoning and FKS (floppy kid syndrome). Dose - oral drench 15cc/60lbs

6.Mineral oil- give for constipation, impactions, toxic reactions including poisoning and FKS. Dose - oral drench 1oz/30lbs

**Caution has no taste---can flavor to decrease the chance of getting into the lungs. Can also be used for ear mites by placing 2-4 drops in ear canal.

7. Cooking oil-can be used in place of mineral oil.

8. Gas X, phazyme (or generic brands)- used for bloat Dose -1-2 caps (puncture cap with needle, squirt medicine out) give every 2-4 hours.

9.Tagamet- Used for gut related pain and problems. Helps sooth. Dose- ½ tablet of 200mg tablet. Give 1 a day for 3-5 days.

10. Plain yogurt- to help replace the normal flora in the rumen after rumen problems like bloat and after giving antibiotics. Dose--give about ¼ cup 2-3 times a day for 3-5 days.

11. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)- for regular rumen care. Leave out free choice. For emergency treatment for bloat. Give 1 T in 30cc water and drench.

12.Ginger- To sooth stomach and intestines

13.Slippery elm--stops diarrhea and coats the stomach and intestines. 14. Beer (dark malt is better)- for bloat give one can.

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Thiamin -

Should I have an animal sick I always dose with thiamin. It helps boost their immune system. They pee out excess so no need to worry about over dosing

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VITAMINS AND MINERALS

 1.Thiamine--treats listeria and polio Needs an RX Dose--500mg IM first dose, first day 250mg second dose , first day For listeria--4.5cc/lb TID

2.Vitamin B12--for anemia , stress, appetite stimulant Needs an RX Dose--1cc/100lbs qod time 3 doses (1000-2000mcq sq for adults)

3.Redcell- is a vitamin /iron supplement. ***there is 2 kinds, one made from animal byproducts and one from vegetables Can buy over the counter Dose 3ccqd time 1 weeks orally

4.Vitamin B complex--for debilitated animal, those with enteritis, those which will not eat. It helps to soothe the intestinal linings, and stimulates the appetite. Can buy over the counter Dose --5-6ccsq for adults

5.Vitamin E-- 300iu/kid IM 700iu/doe IM 50mg/kid/day orally

6.Vitamin C--to help acidify the urine Dose 250mg qd

7.Calcium gluconate 10%(100mg/ml)--use for milk fever, pregnancy toxemia, ketosis. *Must be given IV only….caustic to tissue if given IM or sq. Give 5-15mg IV over 10mins.

8.Nutri drench--Used for stressed, weak animals, newborns follow instructions on label

9.Geritol---for anemia. Dose--1T every day for 2-3 days

10.Fastrack – a GREAT vitamin booster plus probiotic (powder form & Gel form avail)

11. Rose hips - a really good source of Vitamin C.

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WORMERS


1.Levamisole (Trimisol, ripercol)- *Do NOT give to pregnant does* Give 2 tablets/100lbs (3.5mg/lb) or 1oz/100lbs--5mg/lb

2.Fenbendazole(pancur, safeguard) --administer 7mg/ib--3times horse dose per weight for cestodes 2.5mg/lb for nematodes Give 6 x horse dose for lung worms

3.Mebendazole (telmin)- 10mg/lb Approximately 2 times the horse dose for weight

4.Pyrantel (strongid)-- 12mg/lb

5.Ivermectin (ivomec)- get injection form but give orally 1cc/50lbs (0.1mg/lb)

6.Albendazole (valbazen)--1cc/10lbs orally

7.Cydectin--give 1cc/22-25lbs orally

8.Thiabendazote (TBZ)--1oz/100lbs ((3g/100lbs) Can be used during pregnancy

9.Rumatel--wormer pellets--feed daily at the rate of 0.44g/100lbs--or 25lb sack per 1 ton of feed.

10.HOLISTIC WORMER – As directed

HOW TO FIGURE SAFEGUARD DOSEAGE

 Safeguard paste- 25gram paste 10% (100mg/1g) 22cc syringe. 1 syringe worms 1100lbat2.3mg/lb 1cc=50lbs So 4.6mg/lb=550lbs 1cc=25lbs 6.9mg/lb=257lbs=12.5lbs/1cc So for three times the dose here is some basic conversions 12lbs=1cc 15lbs=1.2cc 20lbs=1.6cc 25lbs=2cc 30lbs=2.4cc 35lbs=2.8cc 40lbs=3.2cc 45lbs=3.6cc 50lbs=4cc 60lbs=4.8cc 70lbs=5.6cc 75lbs=6cc 80lbs=6.4cc 90lbs=7.2cc 100lbs=8cc 125lbs=10cc 150lbs=12cc 175lbs=14cc 200lbs=16cc 250lbs=20cc

Wounds

1.Betadine solution---for wounds

2.Iodine (mild) for minor wounds

3. Listerine--dilute in water for mouth wounds.

4. Neosporin (or generic)---antibiotic ointment . Used for scraps and small wounds.

We recommend the use of a veterinarian in medical situations with your goat/s and/or animals. This list is for reference. Please be aware that we do not endorse this list to be used in place of veterinarian care.

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