tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5336145835316960935.post1146969142731550510..comments2023-07-24T16:32:45.425+01:00Comments on Barbara @ Beck Brow Alpaca Blog: Exploring a new approach!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12308678024988841844noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5336145835316960935.post-42011281297370012052013-01-02T10:53:33.849+00:002013-01-02T10:53:33.849+00:00Hi Anne,
the dose that we used against mites was ...Hi Anne,<br /><br />the dose that we used against mites was 1 ml per 20kg injectable s/c this was combined with spraying between the toes with Eprinex 4% (mixed with maggot oil)or Frontline. This worked well for us for the mite issue, but three of our alpacas developed injection site abcesses. When these same alpacas had the problem again with the Cydectin 2% on another occasion, it confirmed our suspitions that it was the drug.<br /><br />I have heard of another breeder who has experienced the same problems. However, that said the three alpacas were all related, so it is possible that they have an allergy to something in the drug.<br /><br />We dont have a worm burden either, but like to treat our weanlings just in case. We are trialing oral Cydectin but will be keeping an eagle eye out for signs of mites.<br /><br />Good luck.<br /><br />BarbaraAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12308678024988841844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5336145835316960935.post-74310482332600035552013-01-02T09:52:45.032+00:002013-01-02T09:52:45.032+00:00Would be interested to know more about your cydect...Would be interested to know more about your cydectin experience. I do not have a problem with worms (as pick up every day and have regular faecal egg counts done) but do have a mite presence. Cydectin is recommended by NSA for sheep scab as the incidence of resistence to the dectomax type drugs is a worry. What dosage of cydectin (Moxidectin)did you use? The recommendation seems to be 1ml/50kg to 3ml/50kgs. Many thanks, AnneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5336145835316960935.post-65807082532964496592012-05-06T20:44:41.621+01:002012-05-06T20:44:41.621+01:00Wow - thats an eye opener. Hope tyke is getting b...Wow - thats an eye opener. Hope tyke is getting back to normal now. Shirley & RobbieShirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986483719801335723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5336145835316960935.post-28387826501413302802012-05-06T10:59:01.972+01:002012-05-06T10:59:01.972+01:00Many moons ago, when I had my friends horses on my...Many moons ago, when I had my friends horses on my land, she warned me about allowing my dogs in the pasture when they had wormed the horses - I never asked what the wormer was at the time because it wasn't relevant, so I am assuming this can be a problem with many different types of wormer and of course the effects will be exaggerated in a small dog. Poor things - but you are quite right, you can't stop them eating the poo!Susanhttp://www.alpacasofwales.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5336145835316960935.post-46133607688029543722012-05-06T10:02:08.408+01:002012-05-06T10:02:08.408+01:00Hope Tyke is soon well again and has learned his l...Hope Tyke is soon well again and has learned his lesson...alpaca poo is not dinner!!<br /><br />A big breeder advised to use Cydectin only against the real nasties that Ivomec won't zap. Thus we keep it in reserve in case we need to bring out "the big guns"! Apparently, some breeders choose it because, unlike Ivomec, it doesn't kill dung beetles...(though it's obviously not as kind to dogs!) As you say, other products don't have the long lasting effect against mites, (and I've been tempted to try it when mites are an issue), but many feel that's a small price to pay to have something powerful and effective in reserve to see off a really horrible parasite, like barbers pole, with! There are certainly lots of interesting debates on alpaca forums in US, NZ and Australia about Cydectin which back up the advice we have been given.Judihttp://lagrandmere.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5336145835316960935.post-53871126596680269532012-05-05T22:47:37.194+01:002012-05-05T22:47:37.194+01:00Poor Tyke, great detective work. Makes me think tw...Poor Tyke, great detective work. Makes me think twice about using cydectin poo on my rubarb !Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17272633466038185647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5336145835316960935.post-49479140231291758482012-05-05T15:57:13.700+01:002012-05-05T15:57:13.700+01:00Yes, I agree with Jenny, let him have his way, tha...Yes, I agree with Jenny, let him have his way, that will get his ears up and pointing forward and bring out the real macho within!<br /><br />Interesting about the Cydectin. We use Noromectin which is probably similar and our dogs wolf down poo daily but they are a LOT bigger!Patou Alpacashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05402584864992426742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5336145835316960935.post-30474360290302126082012-05-05T14:47:17.005+01:002012-05-05T14:47:17.005+01:00Useful information re the cydectin... ours also mu...Useful information re the cydectin... ours also munch... <br /><br />Explorer is looking good and the fence seems a very good idea!Amiryckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16084305650254783640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5336145835316960935.post-4029266492478412252012-05-05T13:43:50.497+01:002012-05-05T13:43:50.497+01:00How about waiting until Explorer has worked for th...How about waiting until Explorer has worked for the first time, then he will be as compliant as little lamb and have any amount of ribbons on, with the hope you will give him another girl - yes/no?!?Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18340095762215463582noreply@blogger.com