Goat Parasite Control—General Guidelines
Gastrointestinal (GI) parasitism is the leading cause of death and decreased production in goats. At least 48% of farms in the southeast have parasites that are resistant to all classes of dewormers. While there is no one-size-fits-all recommendation for parasite control, the information in this fa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2014-04-01
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Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/131502 |
Summary: | Gastrointestinal (GI) parasitism is the leading cause of death and decreased production in goats. At least 48% of farms in the southeast have parasites that are resistant to all classes of dewormers. While there is no one-size-fits-all recommendation for parasite control, the information in this fact sheet is provided for on-farm use. Contact your veterinarian for specific recommendations. Information was provided by Dr. Sarah Reuss of the UF Large Animal Medicine Service. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Sarah Reuss and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, February 2014.
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ISSN: | 2576-0009 |