[Jacob-list] Herbal, natural dewormers

[Hannah]

I'll just tell everyone what I replied to Sue a couple of days ago about
my experiences using herbal wormer for my sheep as an FYI.  I use
Hoegger's Herbal wormer from the Hoegger Goat Supply Co. for sheep in the
same ratio used for goats. They have on their website the results of a
study that was published in the United Caprine News:
http://www.hoeggergoatsupply.com/info/report.shtml
It was proven to be more effective than Ivomec for most types of worms.  I
think it was slightly less effective for lungworms, but I worm chemically
twice a year anyway (at breeding and shearing) and I still don't have any
problems with coughing, etc.  I'm finding through frequent FAMACHA
check-ups that it is also effective against barber-pole worms.

-Hannah K



> --Previous Message--

>>Another question - how many of you use herbal wormers on your Jacobs? Do

> you use them exclusively or in conjunction with chemical wormers? Have you

>>scientifically proven their effectiveness by microscopically checking

> fecals? If they work for you, what are they and where do you buy them? Any

> help would be >appreciated....thanks.

>>Sue

> ================

> Many use garlic as a dewormer; especially those who sell organic meat.

>>From what I have read it seems to really work; but, perhaps, that is in

> areas where worm loads are low anyway.  Try searching on the Internet for

> more information.  I don't use it for deworming, but it sure is good with

> some rosemary on a lamb roast.  There is a discussion on sheep-l about

> using pumpkin seeds and there was a research test done; however, the

> results of this test and any others are inconclusive and the value of

> pumpkin seeds as dewormers is still not determined.

>

> Cathy

> Moscow, Idaho

>

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