Most goat medications are “off label”. “Off label” means it is labeled for a particular species other than a goat. Below are some of the medications we use at the Little Lesia Ranch. As always I present this disclaimer. I am not a veterinarian. Use the information included at your own risk and only after consulting with a licensed veterinarian.
KEY CODE
OTC---over the counter
RX----obtained by a veterinarian only
IM--intramuscularly
SQ-subcutaneously (under the skin)
* even if not specified most of our medications are kept in the refrigerator, unless noted not to be kept cold
Tylan 200-OTC–(tylosin)-respiratory problems- 1cc/25# body weight for five days—IM
Used at Little Lesia Ranch (SQ)
LA-200-OTC-(oxytetracycline) broad spectrum antibiotic- 1cc/25 #body weights every third day for no more than three doses. Thick liquid and is painful. Not for use on pregnant does or kids under 12 months; Interferes with bone and teeth formation; can cause abortions. Can be used against pink eye, foot rot and foot scald.
Used at Little Lesia Ranch as an eye drop for pink eye.
Bio-Mycin – OTC-non-stinging version of oxytetracycline.
Used at Little Lesia Ranch (SQ) to treat foot problems on bucks and non pregnant does.
Benzathine Penicillin-(long acting Penicillin) –OTC –antibiotic- store in refrigerator-5cc/100 body weight. It has been over-used for years; much resistance has been built up against its effectiveness. Used at the Little Lesia Ranch (SQ) in high does with Thiamine to treat listeria. Also used after difficult births and injuries for five days.
Banamine (Flu Meglumine) RX-anti-inflammatory-1cc/100# body weight-good for bringing down fever, stopping severe diarrhea in young kids, relieving pain and swelling. Limit usage, once every 36 hours; can cause organ damage if over used. Follow dosage rate strictly.
Used at Little Lesia Ranch (SQ) for fever, pain and swelling.
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) RX- 1cc/up to three times a day. Used with large doses of antibiotics to treat listeria, disease which require the strict supervision of a veterinarian.
Used at the Little Lesia Ranch (SQ) under a veterinarian’s supervision.
CD/T(Clostridium Prefringens Type C&D – Tetanus Toxoid)- OTC- provide long term protection against overeating disease and tetanus - 2cc per animal. It is one of the few medications not given by body weight - same dosage for babies and adult animals. Should be given to newborn kids at 2 weeks old and again at 4 weeks old; once annually after that and annually for adults. It is common for a knot to form at injection site, this is the body’s reaction to the vaccination and it eventually goes away. CD/T must be refrigerated.
Used at Little Lesia Ranch as prescribed (SQ) at 2 weeks, 4 weeks and then a 30 day booster on new kids and annually on adults.
Pepto- Bismol- OTC- control diarrhea in kids under one month old.
Used at the Little Lesia Ranch at the rate of 2cc every four to six hours for newborns; and 5cc every four to six hours for kids close to a month old; followed with an oral ruminant gel to repopulate the gut with good bacteria for normal function.
Spectrum Scour Halt- OTC- labeled for pigs- used to control diarrhea in adults and kids approaching one month old. Follow label directions.
Used at Little Lesia Ranch to treat scours followed with oral ruminant gel.
Imodium AD- OTC- bloat. Do not use to treat diarrhea. It stops the actions of the gut and can cause death.
Used at Little Lesia Ranch for Floppy Kid Syndrome, bloat, and plant poisoning.
Oral Ruminant Gel- OTC- should always be used after completion of antibiotic treatment and treatment for scours. It repopulates the gut with good bacteria needed for normal gut function.
Used at the Little Lesia Ranch in the form of Probios powder and gel. Also used after heavy doses of Vitamin B.
Tetanus Antitoxin – OTC - short term protection against tetanus. Packaged in small vials.
Used at Little Lesia Ranch (SQ) after disbudding and castrations at the rate of a half a vial per animal.
Milk of Magnesia – OTC – 15cc/ 60 # body weight - useful for constipation and toxicity reactions.
Used at Little Lesia Ranch when treating Floppy Kid Syndrome.
Fleet’s Enemas- OTC- useful for constipation and toxicity reactions.
Nuflor (Florfenicol) - RX- antibiotic – respiratory problems (pneumonia)
Used at Little Lesia Ranch (SQ) under veterinarian supervision for treating pneumonia. We also administer if we are hauling animals long distance and a follow up dosage when we return.
Baytril (Enrofloxacin 2.27%) – RX – 1cc/20# body weight. Broad spectrum antibiotic. Used at Little Lesia Ranch (SQ) under the direct supervision of a veterinarian for pneumonia symptoms and clearing lungs on newborns.
Vitamin B12- RX - 1cc/100# body weight. Used for anemia from worms or stressed.
Red Cell- OTC- generally thought of as a “horse” medicine. - 3cc daily for one week by mouth for a full size goat.
Used at Little Lesia Ranch to treat anemia along with Vitamin B.
To-Day (cephapirin sodium) -OTC– mastitis treatment. Milk out the bad milk, pus, and blood. Insert one tube of To-Day into infected udder for a minimum of two days.
Used at Little Lesia Ranch as directed.
Electrolytes-OTC- many brands available. Used to re-hydrate sick animals. Can be mixed in bottles for babies, drinking water containers and drenched.
Used at Little Lesia Ranch in the form of home made peda lite.
Oxytocin – RX – 1.5cc/100# body weight. Used when a doe kids and does not pass afterbirth. Must be used before the cervix closes, estimated time five hours.
Molasses/Karo Syrup- OTC 50 – 60 cc twice daily orally.
Used at Little Lesia Ranch for ketosis in does. Normally we use home made recipe Magic.
Bo-Se –RX – injectable medication for selenium deficiency. Selenium deficiency varies at different levels across the state. Contact your local veterinarian about the levels in your area.
Epinephrine- RX- used to counter act shock in animals. 1cc/100# body weight. Until recently it could be obtained over the counter.
Used at Little Lesia Ranch when giving antibiotics. We keep a syringe drawn up while we are vaccinating.
