Re: [AlpacaTalk] Alpaca Medicine kit
In the barn, we have a toolbox with a variety of needles and syringes
of different sizes, injectible meds that don't require refrigeration,
bandages... things that don't get frequent use. We're not in M-worm
territory so thankfully we don't have to give Ivomec monthly.
In the cabinet in the girls' area, we have Nolvasan disinfectant,
Betadine, Betadine scrub, Bag Balm, Nolvasan ointment, new items are
Nu-Stock and Tamanu Oil. We also have a supply of homeopathic remedies
for a variety of ailments from scours to delivery to aggression to
grieving. We do need those long arm length exam gloves. I think those
are a must for birthing. Just in case. And lots of lube. J-Lube is
inexpensive and very effective. Nursemate for kids or lambs.
Of course, toenail trimmers, ob wire to trim teeth, scissors to trim
topknots, and a good supply of rags. Large towels also, for birthing,
and sheets or old blankets, duvets, etc. If you don't have old ones of
your own, thrift stores, rummage sales, or garage sales are a great
place to get them very inexpensively. We also watch the Craigslist free
ads and local yahoo "free-cycle" groups.
I'm sure many people will have longer and more detailed lists, but
those I chose are the absolute bare minimum must-haves. Meds are
generally prescription, or even if available at the feed store, I
prefer to have them prescribed by my vet, for those that are not
"routine herd health."
We have a chute and a small livestock platform scale in the barn.
Heather
Heather Zeleny
White Lotus Alpacas
(formerly West Wind Alpacas)
Creswell, OR
541.895.0964
Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece
http://www.alpacana
http://www.whitelot
http://tech.
On Aug 24, 2008, at 2:09 PM, mmttocher wrote:
> Hi there reading all the posts on the eye infection got me thinking I
> should get a medicine kit together. Can anyone please give me a list
> of "must haves" including gear required for birthing?
>
> I have a book which helps but would like to know what you lot consider
> important!
>
> Thanks
> Mandy
> Bonita Alpacas
> New Zealand
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