Re: [AlpacaTalk] RE: feeding discussion
To all...
Because claims periodically surface to the effect that feeding DE
(diatomaceous earth) to ruminants reduces parasite loads or replaces the use
of anthelmintics (wormers) I recommend that everyone read the following:
"There have been 4 or 5 scientific studies and the data consistently show
that diatomaceous earth does not kill worms in goats although one study did
show that at a very high level (5% of the diet), it had a slight effect.
There is speculation that it may help fecal pellets to dry out faster which
could reduce the success of eggs developing into infective L3 larvae.
Research conducted on this aspect has not been conclusive. It is very
difficult to study the claim that diatomaceous earth increases the time
between dewormings."
The above is excerpted from one of six articles published by the Southern
Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control. The complete article and
related articles can be found at:
http://www.scsrpc.
It has been scientifically proven that feeding DE does NOT kill nor prevent
gut parasites in ruminants.
Jess
Jess & Cookie Bowers
Acres of Love Alpaca Ranch
Acres of Love Alpaca Transport
11006 N 92nd East Ave
Owasso, OK 74055-6531
(918) 829-9987
Fax (918) 272-0969
WWW.Acresoflove.
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Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 8:55 AM
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] RE: feeding discussion
>I have found alfalfa pellets at one of my feed stores (and have DE
> ordered, no one around here carries it). So my question still
> remains.....
> but my supply is quite old, so even if it does have vitamins in it (I
> don't recall if it does or not) they would be degraded by now.
> My guys would not eat the alfalfa chunks; I am going to try the pellets
> to see if they will eat that. At least the alpaca formula I am
> currently feeding them has vitamins, along with all those by products.
> I will mix the two as I try to switch them over, but that will cut down
> on their vitamin intake. My gelding, the one that had "that look" last
> week is not eating well; takes a few bites and walks away. But at least
> he is eating hay and chewing his cud and looking normal....except for
> the not eating.
>
> Our weather here in NW GA has been crappy. We had no fall, just went
> right from summer to winter. I have had 14" of rain this month so we
> are just mud mud mud, everything is so soggy and muddy - ugh. Just
> miserable to get out. The wind here howled all night as well. I could
> here things blowing about. Checked the tarps on the alpaca shelters
> right before dark, as well as the tarp over the back of the horse barn
> where the winter hay is stored......
> get wet. Everything tight, but worried all night. 14degrees this
> morning with wind chill of minus 5. Won't break freezing all
> day.....and I have errands to run before company arrives tomorrow.
> We'll be carrying hot water in tea pots out all day to make a hole in
> all the animals water buckets.
> And this is GA! I have yet to get my fall clean up chores done so
> everything is covered with wet soggy leaves. What a mess. And more
> rain coming in Wed for the rest of the week. Can't complain I suppose
> as we have been in the grips of a major drought for the past 3/4 yrs
> now; but geez I am so tired of the rain......and being cooped up in the
> house with a hyper restless bouncing off the walls 2yo.
>
> Hey Susan, I haven't heard you complain about your heat lately.....did
> you ever get out of the upper 90s?
>
> Merry Christmas everyone
> Warmly, Janice
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