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"Hi there, I think I maybe just wasn't explaining with proper wording. The regimen they now recommend is a result of testing continuous ammonium chloride vs. "pulse" feeding it and the effects those had on the ph of the urine. They said the desired…"
"I asked one of my favorite vet professors about the ammonium chloride recommendation you got, and here is what he said .... I bolded the most important part.
"When feeding ammonium chloride one is attempting to alter the acid-base balance of the…"
"When feeding ammonium chloride one is attempting to alter the acid-base balance of the…"
"I agree! It is so frustrating that it's so hard to get good vet care! And it's so hard to decipher and weed through all of the info one can find online when research on a new own. I appreciate the conversations here. Thanks! "
"You don't have much of a choice about including it in the feed because a lot of companies already do like Purina Goat Grower (but not Goat Chow, which is why you have to read the labels). It's frustrating that almost no vets actually raise goats, so…"
"What I was told by the vets at UW is that they recommend not including it the feed because the goats become used to it and it no longer serves the purpose. So instead they advise 1/4 tsp. Per 50 lbs 1 time a day for 1 week every month. They know I…"
"You probably misunderstood the vet if you thought you were supposed to be giving ammonium chloride once a month. It goes straight through them and they pee it out. So, it's good for the day and that's about it. If you read the ingredients on the…"
"Ok thank you again for taking the time! I have the retreatment for the topical on my calendar for this weekend. I always do a fecal before I decide to deworm... I certainly don't want to add to the resistance. I give ammonium chloride as directed…"
"As long as he is eating, drinking, walking around, and acting normal, and the shedding is the only thing you're seeing, I wouldn't be worried at this point. You normally see more than one symptom when a goat is sick. With zinc deficiency, you might…"
"I didn't see any lice this morning. I had treated them about 10 days ago with a topical for potential mites etc. thinking that could be contributing. He was already shedding at that time. He had been getting unsulfered molasis - more than normal-…"
"Hi and thanks for taking the time to respond. No alfalfa at all. Just nice grass horse hay. I just switched to purina goat mineral from manna pro. Otherwise they munch oak leaves and pine needles where they find them here in winter.
My other goat…"
My other goat…"
"The shedding does look excessive. It reminds me of my bucks when they were zinc deficient. Just double-checking that I understand what you're feeding and it does NOT include any alfalfa, which would be high in calcium and could cause a zinc…"
Hi all, I am new to the group and have read up on the shedding inquiries that have already been posted. I was hoping for an additional reassurance regarding the incredible shedding my 3 year old Nigerian Dwarf, Apollo is currently undergoing. He…
"Hi there! I'm new to the group and have had goats of various breeds over the past 10-15 years. Never more than a few at a time though. I joined the group so I could have a place to learn more and ask questions. Like most places, we don't have a…"
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Thanks for the welcome and for sharing the knowledge pool!
Jamie