When dealing with parasites in goats, one of the most frustrating scenarios is when a dewormer seems to fail. Before we dive into the reasons behind this, it’s essential to understand the basics of ...

If you’ve ever been told that a high fecal egg count means you should automatically deworm a goat, this episode is for you. A fecal egg count is one of the most valuable tools we have for monitoring ...

I live in Oklahoma, where I keep a few head of goats to help with weed control. I'm having problems with worms in these goats. I've used Cydectin, Ivomec and copper boluses, but it is an ongoing issue ...

Parasites are a costly threat to livestock. Traditional sheep and goat deworming methods are losing effectiveness due to ...

The FAMACHA card will help you determine whether your goats and sheep have anemia caused by internal parasites. Learn how to keep goats and sheep parasite-free by using the FAMACHA score card, pasture ...

Resistance may develop when animals are persistently dosed with lower than the recommended dosing rate of a dewormer. Worms fall into three groups namely the roundworms, tapeworms and flukes. The ...

The old saying goes that goats have two enemies: parasites and predators. My friend David Pugh, who wrote "Sheep and Goat Medicine," says he thinks the ones the predators get are the ones too ...