Protect your goats from a wide range of internal parasites with Albendazole 11.36% Liquid Solution. This broad-spectrum dewormer effectively targets and eliminates gastrointestinal worms, lungworms, tapeworms, and liver flukes, ensuring your goats’ health and well-being.
What It Does
Albendazole 11.36% Liquid Solution is a powerful anthelmintic medication used to treat and prevent a variety of internal parasites in goats. It works by interfering with the energy metabolism of parasites, leading to their paralysis and death.
Use Cases of Albendazole for Goats
- Routine Deworming: Prevent parasite infestations and maintain overall herd health.
- Treatment of Specific Parasite Infections: Address specific infections of gastrointestinal worms, lungworms, tapeworms, or liver flukes.
- Deworming Pregnant Goats: Safe to use during pregnancy, but consult with a veterinarian for dosage recommendations.
Symptoms of Parasitic Infections in Goats
- Gastrointestinal worms: Diarrhea, weight loss, poor coat condition, bloating, and coughing.
- Lungworms: Coughing, difficulty breathing, nasal discharge.
- Tapeworms: Weight loss, poor body condition, and diarrhea.
- Liver flukes: Jaundice, anemia, and poor growth.
Albendazole Dosage for Goats
The recommended dosage for goats is 1 mL per 20 kg body weight. For treating liver flukes, the dosage is 1 mL per 12 kg body weight.
Consult with your veterinarian for the exact dosage based on your goat’s weight and specific needs.
Cautions
- Veterinary Consultation: Always consult with a veterinarian before using Albendazole to diagnose the specific parasite infection and determine the appropriate dosage.
- Pregnancy: Do not administer Albendazole during the first 45 days of pregnancy.
- Lactation: Do not use in lactating goats if their milk will be consumed by humans.
- Drug Interactions: Inform your veterinarian of any other medications your goats are receiving to avoid potential interactions.
By using Albendazole as directed and under the guidance of a veterinarian, you can effectively protect your goats from a wide range of parasites and maintain their overall health and well-being.
Additional Information
- Withdrawal Time: The withdrawal time for meat is 12 days and for milk is 4 days.
- Storage: Store Albendazole in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Shake well before use.
FAQs
- What is Albendazole used for in goats? Albendazole is used to treat and prevent a variety of internal parasites in goats, including gastrointestinal worms, lungworms, tapeworms, and liver flukes.
- How often should I deworm my goats with Albendazole? Consult with your veterinarian to determine the appropriate deworming schedule based on your goats’ environment and parasite risk.
- Is Albendazole safe for pregnant goats? Albendazole is generally safe for pregnant goats, but it should not be used during the first 45 days of pregnancy.
- What are the possible side effects of Albendazole? Albendazole is generally well-tolerated by goats. However, some may experience mild side effects such as diarrhea, lethargy, or loss of appetite. If you notice any adverse reactions, consult your veterinarian.
- How should I store Albendazole? Store Albendazole in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
