[Alpacasite] Re: Help! Safe-guard question

Christine,

I can't help but to notice that there is a multitude of "correct"
protocols for deworming offered by many of the national camelid
experts. I would think that the key to proper deworming is to know
what you're worming for -- deworm -- then check to make sure you've
accomplished your goals. If the animal is still infested with
parasites (assuming you used the correct wormer), it may suggest
that those parasites are resistant, and you need to move on to
another course of action -- under the supervision of your vet.

I'm looking at Dr Evans manual and he suggests using Panacur (22%)
for 2 consecutive days for the treatment of whip worms (Trichuris).
He also suggests using Panacur (1 day) for the treatment of tape
worms (Moniezia) then repeating the worming in 10 days.

Dr Pugh (Oct 2005 handout) says that tapeworms ".....should be
treated with fenbendazole.............. (20-50 mg/kg) for 3-5
consecutive days, and repeated in 1 week....."

I could go on, but I'm not sure there is a canned protocol for
parasite control, or even for the use of Safeguard/Panacur. Seems
if the previous owner can't tell you what type of parasites your new
girl has -- you might want to have a fecal rechecked so that you
know what you're worming for -- then follow the protocol for that
particular parasite. Remember though to request that the fecal be
checked using the centrifuge method. If you're vet doesn't do it,
write me and I'll send you info on where you can have it done.

Just my thoughts. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving all ;)

Warmest Regards,
Lisa

Alpaca Atlantic of TN: Full-time Ranchers, Full-time Commitment,
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Manchester, Tennessee
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--- In Alpacasite@yahoogroups.com, "Steve Hull, TimberLake Farms.
Inc" <steve@t...> wrote:
>
> The dose "of tripling the weight" is the wrong Safe-guard dose -
too
> low. The correct dose of the 10% paste is one ml of the paste per
> ten lbs of alpaca. Three consecutive days is exactly correct.
>
> Steve H.
>
>
> At 08:55 AM 11/24/2005, you wrote:
> >Hi, Christine:
> >Here's a general rule of thumb for dosing with Safeguard. Take
your
> >alpacas weight, and TRIPLE it, and use that guide on the paste
> >tube. So, if your alpaca weighs 150 lbs, dose for 450 lbs. If
> >you're not sure of weights, dose a bit higher - much better in
this
> >case to overdose than underdose. Also, you must do this for 3
> >consecutive days. I am assuming that they were fecal tested, and
> >Safeguard is the prescribed medication.
> >Have a wonderful Thanksgiving - I'm off to see Mom and Dad now,
myself!
> >Barbara Zachary
> >New Age Alpacas
> >Atascadero, CA
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: tfox799947
> > To: Alpacasite@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2005 5:05 AM
> > Subject: [Alpacasite] Help! Safe-guard question
> >
> >
> > Hello and Happy Thankgiving,
> > I just had my alpacas delivered last night, my breeder gave me
so much
> > information...my head is reelling.
> > But anyway, she told my that 2 of my pregnant females need to
be given
> > Safe-guard because of worms but couldn't remember the dose.
Could
> > someone give that to me? I have Dr. Evans Field Manual, but
that says
> > 9.1 mg/lb, but that doesn't tell me how many turns of the
dial. What
> > kind of worm does that take care of?
> > Also, my yearling female has emeria? (sp) and has been
prescribed
> > Albon twice daily. Can anyone tell me about these parasites?
> > Thank you in advance for your assistance. I will be waiting
patiently
> > for a response so I can medicate the girls...THEN...cook
dinner.
> >
> > Christine Fox
> > Fox's Funny Farm
> > Glidden WI

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