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Deworming calves

Published: December 29, 2014

At what age is recommended to deworm calves? Would there be any problem to do it immediately after birth?

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Philip Chamberlain
Chamberlain Veterinary Services - CVS
21 de septiembre de 2016
There is probably no point in deworming at birth. Generally it is only necessary when calves start to graze green pasture or are fed cut pasture that has been fertilized with cattle manure, as calves need to be exposed to larvae from grass to develop infestations. We generally recommend deworming each month - 6 weeks, following access to green grass. Occasional worm egg counts also need to be done to monitor worm burden. It is also advisable to rotate anthelmintic, to minimize resistance development. Pasture rotation/spelling is also necessary in the parasite management program.
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Hafiz Wasi Muhammad Khan
23 de septiembre de 2016
agreed with Mr Philip
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Carlos Villar Cleves
25 de septiembre de 2016

Right criteria by Dr. Chamberlain.

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sahar mohseniparsa
25 de septiembre de 2016
In the three months after birth begins
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usman waheed
28 de septiembre de 2016
Deworming in calfs should done after weaning.
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