I have a nubian goat which we are currently milking. I would like something to use to get rid of the lice without effecting the milk taste/production. I have heard that seven dust can do the trick, but not sure. Any suggestions?
Only serious answers please, thanks
2007-03-22 03:03:46 · 6 answers · asked by sandrarosette 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Lice on goats are very common this time of year but not difficult to get rid of. Sevin dust works great and fast, and will not affect the milk. Ivomec injectable for cattle also works great (administered orally for goats), but there is a milk withdrawal time for that so probably not the best choice for you at this time.
2007-03-22 15:20:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Farm n' Fleet sells a great lice powder for livestock and poultry. You just sprinkle it over the body and then rub the hair so the powder gets down to the skin. It shouldn't have any effect on the milk taste or production.
2007-03-22 05:13:23 · answer #2 · answered by Horsetrainer89 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most wormer also rid goats of lice. It's very common for them to have lice. Go to your local feed store and get some goat wormer. I use shots on mine, It seems to work best. You can get the shots or paste at the feed store or from your vet. The lice that suck the blood can cause anemia in goats... which can be deadly for them. Good Luck!!
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2007-03-22 04:48:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
these are for humans but maybe try on goat
Home Remedies for Lice
In your regular shampoo mix 3 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon tea tree oil and 1 teaspoon eucalyptus oil. Apply this solution and cover your head tightly with a plastic bag for half an hour and then rinse it off. This can be used as a remedy to fight off these invaders.
After washing your hair apply mayonnaise all over your scalp. Keep it overnight by covering it. Rinse it the next morning and remove the lice with the help of a lice comb. The lice would slide through your hair with ease.
Apply Vaseline freely on your scalp to suffocate and remove the lice. It may be tiring affair as Vaseline is not that easy to remove. Before washing you can apply corn flour to make the process easy.
Make a concoction by mixing 20 drops each of eucalyptus essential oil and tea tree oil, 10 drops each of aniseed essential oil and lemon oil with 75ml olive oil. Apply this on your hair and leave it for an hour. Later, wash it to get positive results.
You can rub Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash on your scalp. It may happen to kill the lice due to the presence of essential oils like eucalyptol, thymol, menthol and methyl salicylate and alcohol.
You can make a solution of baby oil or any other mineral oil with equal proportion of vinegar. Apply this on your hair. Once doused with this solution cover your hair for one hour before shampooing it. This may help in reducing the lice due to the inbound properties of vinegar and the oil
2007-03-22 03:10:34 · answer #4 · answered by dom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bake it at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Add potatos, carrots and onions.
2007-03-22 03:14:29 · answer #5 · answered by booger 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you can shave him or you can just put a flea caller it works for lice to did you know.
2007-03-22 03:07:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋