[Jacob-list] worming question.

[Melody Hale]

I use injectable Ivomec on my sheep (injected, not orally), at a dose of 1cc per 100 lbs.  According to my vets, there is a high tolerance for overmedicating, and they recommend going a bit over that dose as being better than underdosing.  There are a lot of meds that are used "off label" for both sheep and goats, as it has not been deemed profitable to do the testing needed to label them for those animals. Too many people will put an animal down rather spend money to diagnose or medicate it when the perceived "investment" is small, as for small ruminants as opposed to horses, cattle and swine--the drug companies aim for the big bucks
Melody at CritterLand
Redmond OR
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mary Hansson 
  To: jacob-list at jacobsheep.com 
  Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 11:22 AM
  Subject: Re: [Jacob-list] worming question.


  Nick,

  Bottom line for why it isn't labeled for sheep:  American $$$.  There is very little money out there for sheep research and validation.

  Vet didn't recommend using injectable Ivomec in any method other than in mouth.

  MEH-




  Mary Ellen Hansson, MEd, RD, LDN
  ISeeSpots Farm
  Jacob Sheep: Lambs, adults, wool
  www.iseespots.com
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