When to suspect parasitic
Infestation:
* Stunted growth.
* Prolonged diarrhoea.
* White or pale mucous membrane of eyes.
* Get faecal examination done before going
for dosing.
IN ENDEMIC AREAS, MARSHY WATER-LOGGED LANDS OR WHERE ANIMALS
ARE FED PADDY STRAW, THREE DOSING WITH BROAD SPECTRUM
ANTHELMINTICS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES ARE SUFFICIENT
PROPHYLAXIS AGAINST HELMINTHES:
15 FEBRUARY TO 15 MARCH | 15 JUNE TO 15 JULY | 15 OCTOBER TO 15 NOVEMBER |
Need based Dosing after proper Testing and assessing Parasitic load may also be done at any time.
Dos and Don'ts
* Don't overdose or under-dose.
* Pregnant animals can be dosed with
pregnancy safe anthelmintics like Closental whenever
required. However avoiding of any medication during
pregnancy is desirable.
* Don't use Albendazole and Mebendazole -
in 1st trimester of pregnancy.
* Frequently change the drug for dosing to
avoid development of resistance.
* Chop the paddy straw 2 inches at the
base and then feed the animals to prevent Fascioliasis.
* Coccidiostats should be given to lambs
and kids whenever required.
* More concentration of animals in a
grazing area warrants greater attention on parasitic
diseases. It also calls for one dosing in high land pastures
after some time of migration as worm load accumulates.
* Give appropriate dose of medicine as per
recommendation of qualified veterinarian.