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Controlling Parasites in Sheep and Goats

Sheep drenching photo
Proper drenching procedure is essential for dewormer efficiency. Make sure the animal’s chin is level and that the nozzle dispenses behind the tongue. Alternatively, use an injectable for internal parasites.

When it comes to wormers there are a lot of choices. Ivermectin drench and injectable, Cydectin drench, Valbazen, Safe-guard, Dectomax, levamisole and a feed product, Goat Care-2X containing Morantel Tartrate. They are all effective in the right situation. Basically, it boils down to:

  1. White wormers such as Valbazen and Safe-guard.
  2. Ivermectins such as Cydectin, Ivomec, Dectomax and levamisole, which is marketed as Prohibit or LevaMed.
  3. The outliers are Goat Care-2X and Livamol® with BioWorma®.

So which should you choose?

There is little benefit to using a white dewormer unless you are in an area with liver flukes. If so, we recommend Valbazen. When using white wormers the dosage can be increased without a problem.

As for the ivermectins, we prefer Dectomax. An added benefit is that it’s effective against heel mites. Dosage is 1cc per 110 lbs. Overdosing ivermectin products isn’t necessary, but even so it’s not usually a problem.

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Tapeworms are the only worms that can be seen without the aid of a microscope. Tapeworms are nonpathogenic, so we generally ignore them. You can get rid of tapeworms, but they will return until the animal develops an immunity. There is no economic significance to treating for them.

Goat Care-2X is an interesting alternative to drenching or injection and is very effective. But how do you feed it accurately to each animal?

Livamol® with BioWorma® has been used successfully to eliminate larvae from the pasture in Europe and Australia, but is new to the USA. It does not eliminate parasites present in the animal. Animals need to be treated with a dewormer/anthelmintic to first to rid the animals of worms.

Thousands of producers all over the country use Premier 1 Supplies because of our well-trained staff and accurate, friendly answers. We want to help you succeed with your sheep operation.