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Goatbeat Information Pages
These
pages are compiled to help you raise a healthy herd. If
you have an issue you need to address or treat, click on
the "treatments" page. You will be given a
treatment, or options of treatments. Then refer to the
dosage page for appropriate dosage. On this page you
will find the abbreviations and conversions if you have
questions in regards to that.
Please
refer to disclaimer at the bottom of the page. This is
years of what has worked for many compiled for your use
and not meant to replace a veterinarian's advise.
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Abbreviations
and Conversions
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ABBREVIATIONS
and CONVERSIONS:
1g=1000mg
1cc=1ml=10 tenths
1kg=2.2lbs
1l=1000ml
5cc=1tsp
1T=15cc
30cc=1oz
g, gm =gram
Cubic centimeter=cc
Kilogram=kg
Liter=l
Milliliter=ml
Teaspoon=tsp, t
Tablespoon=T. tbs
Ounce=oz
Drops=gtts
Pound=lb
Milligram=mg
Grain=gr
Micrograms=mcg
Units=u
Oral drench= orally
Orally=PO, po
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ABBREVIATIONS
Cont:
Intramuscularly=IM, im
(in the muscle)
Intravenously=IV, iv (in the vein)
Subcutaneous=sq, SQ (under the skin)
Every=q
Day=d
Everyday=qd
Every other day=qod
4 times a day= qid
Three times a day-tid
Two times a day=bid
Needs prescription=RX
Over the counter= OTC
Hour=hr
Treatment=tx
Floppy kid syndrome=FKS
Capsule=cap
Tablet=tab
Cup=c, C
Water= h2o
Lactated ringers=LR
Normal saline=NS
Aspirin=ASA
Milk of magnesium=MOM
Mineral oil=MO
Apple cider vinegar=ACV
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Vital Statistics--Normal Goat
Onset of Heat: 7 - 12 months (earlier in minis)
Length of Heat: 12 - 48 hours
Heat Cycle 17 - 23 days (avg: 21 days)
Length of Gestation 145-155 days (avg. 150)
Heart Rate: 70 - 80 beats / minute (faster for kids)
Respiration Rate: 12 - 15 / minute (faster for kids)
Rumen Movement: 1 - 1.5 / minute
Temperature: 102-104 degrees (+ or - 1) *
*Temperatures
on goats may vary between 102 & 104 depending on the
breed and individual goat. As with people, a
goat's individual temperature may differ slightly from
the normal range. If symptoms of distress (such as
runny nose, cough, injury, etc.) are present and the
goat's temperature range is still within the accepted
"normal" range, steps should be taken to treat
the animal for those symptoms.
Remember these are the average for a normal goat---this doesn't
not mean that your goat has to conform exactly. They are
individuals and will vary.
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Homeopathic
Remedies
How to use: They work on the principle of "Like
cures Like". For example if one symptom of the
patient's condition is streaming eyes a homeopathic
practitioner will prescribe the remedy Allium, which is
Onions. The remedies stimulate the bodies own defenses and
work gently without side effects.
It is most important to remember that if you are giving
the tablet to someone else (human or animal) you must NOT
touch the tablet yourself or YOU will get the benefit of
the remedy rather than the patient. So ALWAYS shake the
tablet directly from the bottle onto a piece of bread,
lettuce leaf etc.
Give one tablet once an hour for 3 hours a.m and the same
p.m (so 6 doses on first day) then 3 times a day for 3
days but stop as soon as improvement is noticed. If there
is no improvement after 3 days you probably need a
different remedy.
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