[Jacob-list] Safeguard

[linda]

What is "block safeguard wormer?"  Is that something like a salt block?

Our only problem with safeguard (I use the paste) in this area is that is not very effective.  
(I will admit that I do not worm often - about every three months at most.) Even after 
following the recommended once a year program of worming for five consecutive days, I almost 
lost a ewe lamb two years ago.  The fecal exam showed a very high concentration of internal 
parasites.  One dose of ivermectin cleared up the infestation.  Also, we have found that 
safeguard does not kill tapeworm.  We use either Valbezan (NOT on pregnant ewes) or Synanthex. 
 I still will use Safeguard, but I don't rely on it as my only wormer.  All that is just for 
this part of the country.  I'm sure that you will find that different wormers work best in 
different parts of the country.  

Linda

On Mon, 26 Feb 2001 08:33:50 -0500, Connie Hackenburg wrote:
>We also use the block safeguard wormer here. I use it on all my sheep and goats. I have had
>no problems.
> Connie Hackenburg
> Lo-Co Meadows
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