How to Deworm Sheep? Master the Correct Deworming Methods
In the process of raising sheep, whether feeding in pens or grazing, illness and parasite infestations can occur. Sheep often develop parasitic infections for various reasons. So we not only need to pay extra attention during breeding and feeding, but also need to carry out some preventive measures and treatment measures. So today I will introduce the methods for eliminating parasites in sheep, and then the prevention that should be done well.
I. Deworming Time
The deworming time for adult sheep flocks is mainly in spring and autumn. Also, deworming is not done just once; about half a month after each deworming, another deworming should be started to ensure complete deworming. For lambs, deworming is mainly done once about 50 days after birth, and once more 100 days after birth. From then on, deworming should be done once every few months. The specific deworming time should be in the morning on an empty stomach, and no feeding should be done within 6 hours after administering the medicine.
II. Deworming Drugs ⟧7⟧Ivermectin can be used to kill nematodes and external parasites. Albendazole is used to deworm roundworms, pinworms, tapeworms, and hookworm types. Praziquantel and albendazole are used alternately to prevent and treat tapeworms and flukes. When liver flukes are present, use clioxanide sodium. Lambs are susceptible to coccidiosis in spring and autumn, with repeated diarrhea and a relatively high mortality rate. Add sulfadimidine to the feed for prevention and treatment.
To kill nematodes and external parasites, ivermectin can be used, while albendazole is used against roundworms, pinworms, tapeworms, and hookworm types. Praziquantel and albendazole are used alternately to prevent and treat tapeworms and flukes. For liver fluke infection, closantel sodium is used. Lambs are prone to coccidiosis in spring and autumn, with repeated diarrhea and a relatively high mortality rate; sulfadimidine is added to the feed for prevention and treatment.
III. Deworming Methods
For external parasites, apply the preparation directly, generally by applying it over the whole body, or only to the affected area. In addition, for internal parasites, the medicine can be fed directly or added to the feed. Another method is to inject the medicine with a syringe for deworming. The dosage and administration method can be used according to the drug instructions.
IV. Precautions
1. Time
For deworming, note that although there are time regulations, the specific deworming time and interval can be decided according to the condition of your own sheep flock.
2. Medication
When using ivermectin, pay attention: for adult sheep, do not exceed 3 times the stated dosage; for lambs, do not exceed 2 times the stated dosage. Otherwise, poisoning will occur. There is no effective antidote for poisoning, and death is likely. Sulfadimidine should be used in small amounts and not too many times, because its components will cause many beneficial microorganisms in the rumen to die.
Parasite infestation in sheep occurs frequently during sheep raising. It can be prevented first, that is, by regularly using drugs for deworming. The drugs should be used according to the doctor's instructions or the drug instructions. Do not misuse them on your own. When infestation is found, identify what kind of parasite it is and use the corresponding drug.