To combat all kinds of parasites and pests, specialists have created a lot of means. All drugs have a different principle of action, so each owner chooses a treatment method at his own discretion. Due to its relative safety, Eprimek is popular among livestock breeders, and instructions for its use for treating goats will help to effectively help your pets.
Composition and release form of the drug "Eprimek"
Thanks to the active substance called eprinomectin, the product has an antiparasitic effect.The active component disrupts the functioning of nerve and muscle cells in the parasite's body. This leads to paralysis and death of the pest.
The auxiliary ingredients are benzyl alcohol, dimethylacetamide and triglyceride. The drug "Eprimek" is made in the form of a transparent yellowish solution for injection. Glass bottles with medicine are packed in a cardboard box.
The product is a broad-spectrum drug. Active substances affect parasites in the larval and adult stages of development. The medicine is especially effective for destroying nematodes that parasitize the lungs and gastrointestinal tract of a sick animal.
The drug is easily excreted from the body through urine and feces. Despite the fact that Eprimek belongs to low-hazardous substances of group 4 (GOST 12.1.007-76), the drug should be used with caution. The product can cause the death of bees and fish.
Indications for use
The solution is used to rid pets of various types of parasites. The drug effectively fights unpleasant diseases:
- Dictyocaulosis. The disease is caused by nematodes of the Dictyocaulus species. Pests parasitize in the bronchi of horned beauties. Involuntary “cohabitation” leads to animal diseases of bronchitis and pneumonia. Dictyocaulosis is a common problem. Trouble most often overtakes the younger generation of pets.
- Trichostrongyloidosis. The culprits of the problem are nematodes called Trichostrongylus and Haemonchus contortus. Parasites cause inflammatory processes in the digestive organs.Malaise threatens pets with weight loss, and in advanced cases, even death of animals.
- Strongyloidiasis. Helminths with the sonorous name Strongyloides papillosus cause skin inflammation, intestinal upset and even bronchopneumonia in goats. Young goats often experience delays in growth and development.
- Ascariasis. The disease is caused by the nematode Parascaris equorum. Pests infect the area of the animal's small intestine. The goat suffers from a constant cough, nausea, and profuse drooling. Itchy rashes appear on the pet's skin, and the animal loses its appetite. If there is a large accumulation of parasites in the body, the animal runs the risk of dying due to severe complications such as intestinal obstruction, liver abscess or acute pancreatitis.
- Bunostomosis. The disease is caused by nematodes called Bunostomum trigonocephalum and Bunostomum phlebotomum. Infected goats rapidly lose weight, and young goats lag significantly behind their peers in development. When the disease is advanced, the pet suffers from prolonged diarrhea. The animal shows signs of anemia and swelling. If measures are not taken in time, the goat risks dying.
- Telaziosis. The disease is caused by small nematodes of the genus Thelazia species Rhodes. They parasitize the mucous membrane of the animal's eye. Pests attack the cornea and lead to clouding of the organ. As a result of infection, the pet is overtaken by conjunctivitis and damage to the lens.
"Eprimek" is successfully used to destroy the larvae of pests and ticks. The drug also effectively copes with diseases:
- Hypodermatosis. The causative agent is the larva of the subcutaneous gadfly. The larvae enter the animal's body through the skin, and then penetrate the spinal canal through the vessels.There the pests drill fistula holes and come out. As a result, the milk yield of animals decreases, and young animals gain weight poorly.
- Psoroptosis. The disease is known as cutaneous scabies. The nuisance is caused by mites of the genus Psoroptes. They cause unbearable skin itching. The skin in the affected areas is inflamed, and the animal's hair falls out. Yellow crusts form on the affected areas of the body.
- Siphunculatosis. The causative agents of this unpleasant disease are lice. Pests successfully parasitize all types of mammals. Lice feed on the blood of animals, causing unbearable itching in victims. The pet scratches the affected areas, injuring the affected areas of the skin. As a result, the pet develops dermatitis and hair falls out. Adult animals lose their appetite and lose weight, and young goats lag behind in development.
The drug is also used to combat carrion flies. Disgusting insects happily settle in animal wounds and often become the cause of parasitic diseases.
Instructions for use of veterinary medicine for goats
According to the instructions for use of the veterinary drug for goats, the solution is administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly. The dosage of the drug is taken based on the calculation: 200 mcg of active substance per kg of pet’s weight or 1 ml of solution per 50 kg of animal’s weight.
To rid a goat of nematodes, the injection is given 2 times. The first is in the spring, before the pet goes out to pasture. The second procedure is done at the end of summer, before sending the pets to “winter quarters.” To combat botfly larvae, the injection is given at the end of the summer season.
If necessary, repeat the procedure. The interval between injections should be at least 14 days.Mixing the drug with other substances in the same syringe is not allowed. The slaughter of animals intended for meat is carried out only after 28 days after the last injection. Otherwise, the meat of sick goats is used only as feed for fur-bearing animals, as well as for the production of fertilizer (meat and bone meal). Milk obtained from a pet can be consumed without fear during the treatment period.
When working with the solution, you must adhere to the general rules. After using the drug, wash your hands thoroughly with soap. If the product gets on the delicate mucous membrane of the eyes, rinse them with water. You should not use empty medicine containers for household needs.
Side effects
Exceeding the dose of the drug causes a deterioration in the pet’s condition. The goat experiences side effects of prolonged diarrhea and uncontrollable salivation. The animal becomes excited.
In case of individual intolerance to certain components of the drug, the goat experiences intestinal upset, frequent urge to urinate and poor coordination of movements.
In both cases, medical attention is not required, side effects will gradually disappear, and the goat’s health will return to normal. In case of a pronounced allergic attack, the pet is given an antihistamine.
Contraindications
The drug should not be given to individuals suffering from intolerance to avermectins (waste products of the fungus Streptomyces avermitilis). Also, the product should not be prescribed to young goats (up to 4 months).
How to store it correctly and for how long
Eprimek can be stored in a dark, dry place. The optimal storage temperature is from 5 to 25 degrees. Opened bottles last up to 28 days.After the expiration date, the remaining solution is disposed of.
Similar means
The drug "Eprimek" is successfully replaced by similar drugs: "Alezan" (Russia), "Equisect" (Russia), "Panacur" (France), "Ivermek" (Russia).
