At present, there isn’t a published dose rate for anthelmintic treatment of goats and instead, it is assumed to be similar to that of a cattle and sheep. However, the ability of the goat species to metabolise toxins quicker than sheep and possibly cows, could potentially promote anthelmintic resistance within goat herds, leading to a reduced effectiveness of the wormer drugs across the species.
Five goat farmers located across mid and south Wales have come together in this two year project to establish a technical solution to the lack of clarity around the correct dose rate suitable for goats.
Project details
- Funding amount:
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£38,728
- Funding source:
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EIP
- Area:
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Pembrokeshire
- Completion:
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- To improve the sustainability of goat meat production in Wales by investigating the efficacy of recommended wormer dose rates for meat goats
Contact:
- Name:
- Jeremy Bowen-Rees
- Email address:
- Jeremy@landsker.co.uk
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