Parasitic Worms In Livestock (Personal Blog)

We're researching different ways to combat worms (AKA intestinal parasites) through a natural way, because the way that we were using synthetic dewormers has created a parasite resistence to them.

There are only 2 non-supplement deworm

ers (both extra-label dewormers [dewormers not specifically for goats] and dewormers specifically for goats) that we haven't tried. There is 1 or 2 supplemental dewormers, but I haven't tried them. It only took a few years for the worms in the goats to develop this resistance to the synthetic dewormers.

Just FYI, medicated feedstuffs do not have dewormer in them; but, there is a supplement that can be given along with the feed for goats or as just a supplement.

The goats are on approximately 2 acres just for them, currently. There aren't many areas that are bare on the ground (only in their shed [where they hang around in bad weather or when they're sleeping; plus, there is a sand base in it]).

The goats have been on about 2 acres for 11.5 years. They weren't given dewormers at first, but the worms progressed over the passed 5 years (or so), and now the worms have developed a resistance to the dewormers in about 5 years. The synthetic dewormers are at a stand-still on new production, and eventually the worms develop resistance to it. This is why we are looking for a more natural approach to deworming.

Currently, as of a few days ago, we implemented DE (diatomaceous earth) in the goat and chicken feed combined with heavily dusting DE on the ground that the goats walk on regularly.

Futuristically, after we move, DE and Ag Lime combined will be tilled in the ground together (where the goats will be on a regular basis). The chickens will be free-range in grass with the goats to eat the goats' compost (AKA feces). DE will be given to the chickens, and possibly the goats, (for anti-parasitism) since the chickens will be consuming the parasitic feces of goats. The chickens will be on a diet that will keep them laying eggs year-long and every day. The goats will be on at least 2 acres of grassland with shelter. The goats will be given a natural dewormer only when they are infected with intestinal parasites. That is our plan for parasite-free livestock. 🙂

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