This website is made possible by the members of the Mountain States Meat Goat Association
Mountain States
Meat Goat Association
Mountain States Meat Goat
Association Show Wether & 4H Page
Association Show Wether & 4H Page
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The Drug Withdrawal Times on Wormers and Medications used on goats
so that if your show wether needs medication or de-worming you can choose
one that will not leave a drug residue in his meat at the time of his sale.
The Drug Withdrawal Times on Wormers and Medications used on goats
so that if your show wether needs medication or de-worming you can choose
one that will not leave a drug residue in his meat at the time of his sale.
Wormers Meat Withdrawal
Curatrem 8 days
Dectomax 35 days
Ivomec 49 days
Levasole 7-8 days
Nematel 14 days
Panacur 8 days
Panacur/Curatrem 8 days
Safeguard 6 days
Valbenzen 27 days
Curatrem 8 days
Dectomax 35 days
Ivomec 49 days
Levasole 7-8 days
Nematel 14 days
Panacur 8 days
Panacur/Curatrem 8 days
Safeguard 6 days
Valbenzen 27 days
Drugs Withdrawal
Albon 7 days
Bactrim 28 days
Bio-Mycin 28 days
Erythromycin 100 14 days
Erythromycin 200 21 days
Gentocin 180 days
LA 200 28 days
Naxel 1 day
Neomycin 60 days
Albon 7 days
Bactrim 28 days
Bio-Mycin 28 days
Erythromycin 100 14 days
Erythromycin 200 21 days
Gentocin 180 days
LA 200 28 days
Naxel 1 day
Neomycin 60 days
Drugs Withdrawal
Oxyvet 100 19 days
Oxytet UI 15-28 days
Pencillin 15 days
Pencillin UI 10 days
Polyflex 6 days
Tribrissen 28 days
Tylan 48 days
Oxyvet 100 19 days
Oxytet UI 15-28 days
Pencillin 15 days
Pencillin UI 10 days
Polyflex 6 days
Tribrissen 28 days
Tylan 48 days
Over the next months we will be going over what we need to have and do to get ourselves and our show wethers ready for the jackpots and fairs we will be taking them to.
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February Housing for Your Show Wether (click link)
March Fencing for Your Show Wether
April Feeding Your Show Wether
May Breaking you wether to tie & lead
March Fencing for Your Show Wether
April Feeding Your Show Wether
May Breaking you wether to tie & lead
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Your Goats Health
The most important part of your goats health program is you knowing your goat.
Your goat does not have the power of speech to tell you how they are feeling, but they can and DO tell us with their actions and body language.
If you spend time with your goat you will know when he is not acting normal.
The moment you think he is acting different, it can be a silent signal, an alarm should go off in your head.
LISTEN TO IT!
Otherwise in a few days you could have a very sick goat and by then it may be too late!
Signs of a Healthy Goat Signs of Concern
Bright Eyes
Alert
Springy Step
Runs to Feed
Upright Head
Flashy Tail
Healthy Coat
Playful
Round Berries
Normal Vital Signs and Physiological Data
Temperature 101.5 - 104. rectal
Respiration 12 - 20 per minute
Pulse 70-80 per minute
Rumen Movement 1-2 per minute
Puberty 4 – 12 months of age
Estrus (heat) Cycle 18-23 days
Length of Heat –Average 18-24 hrs
Gestation 148-153 days
Birth weight-average 8 pounds
Health questions to ask your Breeder
Vaccinations – If your wether has not received a CD&T or
Covexin 8 you will need to give one followed by a booster 30 days later.
Any other vaccinations: Sore Mouth, Pneumonia,
Case Bac ( recommended in some areas for show and breed stock) Bo-Se (if area is selenium deficient)
When vaccinating goats most vaccines are given Sub-Q, pinch a tent of skin and give the injection into this fold rather than into the muscle. Under the front leg (armpit area) or in a pinch of skin on the neck will reduce the odds of unsightly lumps at show time. Many extension offices prefer injections given in the scruff of the neck for qualty assurance purposes.
Any antibiotics? What is the withdrawal time if so.
Worming – What with and when?
Date of birth. Single, twin or triplet?
Medicated feed with a coccidia preventative?
Coccidia is a tiny parasite in a goats stomach. Weaning, feed changes and moving to a new home can cause stress which in turn can cause coccidia to flourish.
De-Worming Your Goat
It is important to have your goats on a good worming program. Most wormers must be given at a much higher dosage than the label calls for.
Ask your breeder what type of wormer to use and set a schedule so that you know when your last worming date will before the fair.
If you are raising a meat animal you must allow for withdrawal time for any drugs. A list of some withdrawal times is at the bottom of this page.
The most important part of your goats health program is you knowing your goat.
Your goat does not have the power of speech to tell you how they are feeling, but they can and DO tell us with their actions and body language.
If you spend time with your goat you will know when he is not acting normal.
The moment you think he is acting different, it can be a silent signal, an alarm should go off in your head.
LISTEN TO IT!
Otherwise in a few days you could have a very sick goat and by then it may be too late!
Signs of a Healthy Goat Signs of Concern
Bright Eyes
Alert
Springy Step
Runs to Feed
Upright Head
Flashy Tail
Healthy Coat
Playful
Round Berries
Normal Vital Signs and Physiological Data
Temperature 101.5 - 104. rectal
Respiration 12 - 20 per minute
Pulse 70-80 per minute
Rumen Movement 1-2 per minute
Puberty 4 – 12 months of age
Estrus (heat) Cycle 18-23 days
Length of Heat –Average 18-24 hrs
Gestation 148-153 days
Birth weight-average 8 pounds
Health questions to ask your Breeder
Vaccinations – If your wether has not received a CD&T or
Covexin 8 you will need to give one followed by a booster 30 days later.
Any other vaccinations: Sore Mouth, Pneumonia,
Case Bac ( recommended in some areas for show and breed stock) Bo-Se (if area is selenium deficient)
When vaccinating goats most vaccines are given Sub-Q, pinch a tent of skin and give the injection into this fold rather than into the muscle. Under the front leg (armpit area) or in a pinch of skin on the neck will reduce the odds of unsightly lumps at show time. Many extension offices prefer injections given in the scruff of the neck for qualty assurance purposes.
Any antibiotics? What is the withdrawal time if so.
Worming – What with and when?
Date of birth. Single, twin or triplet?
Medicated feed with a coccidia preventative?
Coccidia is a tiny parasite in a goats stomach. Weaning, feed changes and moving to a new home can cause stress which in turn can cause coccidia to flourish.
De-Worming Your Goat
It is important to have your goats on a good worming program. Most wormers must be given at a much higher dosage than the label calls for.
Ask your breeder what type of wormer to use and set a schedule so that you know when your last worming date will before the fair.
If you are raising a meat animal you must allow for withdrawal time for any drugs. A list of some withdrawal times is at the bottom of this page.
Depressed
Stands Hunched
Head & Tail down
Off Feed
Grinds Teeth
Offish
Not Interested
Dull Eyes
Diarrhea
Runny Nose
Weepy Eyes
Coughing
Wheezing
Breathing Hard
Stands Hunched
Head & Tail down
Off Feed
Grinds Teeth
Offish
Not Interested
Dull Eyes
Diarrhea
Runny Nose
Weepy Eyes
Coughing
Wheezing
Breathing Hard
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