Gentymicin for bred doe?

Discussion in 'Dairy Goat Info' started by Liberty Alpines, Apr 1, 2008.

  1. Apr 1, 2008 #1
    Liberty Alpines

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    Is it safe to give gentymicin to a bred doe - at any stage in her pregnancy? Thanks, Kristin :D
     
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  3. Apr 2, 2008 #2
    Kaye White

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    Nothing is "safe" to use in the first 40-45 days of pregnancy. We prefer to wait until after these days for safety of the fetus. In a life and death situation...then the does life comes first. And yes, I have used it in such a case.

    Gentomycin does not cause the side effects in goats that it does in other species. Bone degeneration, teeth discoloration,ect...
    BUT...this warning goes along with it:
    Do not use in food producing animals.
    CAUTION : GENTAMICIN SHOULD NEVER BE USED IN FOOD PRODUCING ANIMALS OR ANIMALS INTENDED FOR FOOD (residues can be detected in kidney tissues for up to 18 months).
    Kaye
     
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  5. Apr 2, 2008 #3
    Cotton Eyed Does

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    Kristin explain your doe's situation to Kaye in a PM. Get her opinion on this.
     
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  6. Apr 2, 2008 #4
    Kaye White

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    :yeahthat There may be another drug to use...depends on the problem.
    Kaye
     
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