Identifying (and Solving) Goat Worm Issues On-Farm | Dewormer Chat & Options

Goats get a bad rap for being hard to take care of. And their sensitivity to stomach worms plays a HUGE role in their care, but it doesn't have to be difficult! Learning how to do fecal egg counts at home and loosely identify worm species really is a game changer in how well goats can be cared for. Targeted care is absolutely key.

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McMasters Fecal Egg Count Kit: https://www.vetslides.com/paracount-e...

Sugar Float Solution: Sheather's Solution Preparation: Add 454 gm (1 lb) of table sugar to 355 ml of very hot water. Stir until dissolved and allow to cool. This solution will grow mold if left out, so keep refrigerated.

Epsom Salt Float Solution (I'm trying this next): https://www.goatbiology.com/fecalsolu...

The Microscope I have: https://amscope.com/products/b100a-e?...

Parasite Booklet: https://vip.alifeofheritage.com/my-pa...

BioWorma (I haven't used this long enough yet to say what I think, there are reviews on here though): https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/li...

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