[Jacob-list] worming techniques

[Linda]

I went to a lambing clinic here in NE Georgia (8 years ago, or thereabouts).  It was given by the state extension agent who had a large Suffolk flock.  At that time, he said that because of the carrier, ivomec  injectable could be given orally.  Some other injectables - Tramisole is one I remember - are in a carrier that does not allow assimilation when given orally.  I also know a number of people that worm sheep using Zimecterin (a paste wormer for horses).
I have used ivomec injectable orally with good results.  It's abit difficult to measure the small dosages needed for lambs and if the sheep dribbles out any at all, it's a rather large percentage of the dose.  It's my very humble opinion that injecting the injectable is the best way to go, but I confess to not always going that route. In THIS area - the recommended dosage for sheep on a per pound basis is twice that for cattle.  That recommendation comes from local vets - it may be different in different areas.
I'm a big believer in having an occasional fecal exam done - whether you do it yourself or have a vet do it. 

Linda


On Thu, 14 Nov 2002 05:10:17 -0800 (PST), virginia ferguson wrote:
>Dear all,
>We have a friend that worms not by injection but
>orally with injectable ivomectin......any experience
>on this "style"  Also....surely stool samples must be
>mircoscopicly examined and I read very little about
>this ....just routine worming programs. Why worm is
>stool samples are negative,,,Yep,we have a very SMALL
>flock..........Also...where might I get info on
>parasite recognition via microscope.  Thanks,
>Gini
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