Our last doe just had her fawn(s) last night and we were going to pull them because of the bacteria issues but wondered if you all routinely give anitibiotics to them.
Thanks!
Kimber
Thanks!
Kimber
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LA 200 is more broad spectrum and easier on their organs. If you are looking to give a preventative, I would lean towards that. However, realize that the antibodies in the colostrum from the doe are going to fight off any infection (passive immunity), so unless you have a really good reason, you probably don't need to give antibiotics at birth. I personally don't, tho I know a lot of people who do. Both seem to have good results.
Draxxin is a very powerful drug, and works great. I just feel like it is too harsh for a newborn unless they hit the ground sick, wheezing, pneumonia, etc.
Draxxin is a very powerful drug, and works great. I just feel like it is too harsh for a newborn unless they hit the ground sick, wheezing, pneumonia, etc.
Thanks,
I wondered simply because after the first week, they are "uncatchable" though sometimes we can get them with a net up until 2 weeks and we really would like to vaccinate with the Fusoguard. Can do my bottle feds but we have had a lot of really nice big bodied fawns this year and we want to protect them best we can. We have lost 3 large fawns so far and a doe from last year with the lumpy jaw. She never got back up and died 3 days later despite our best efforts.
I wondered simply because after the first week, they are "uncatchable" though sometimes we can get them with a net up until 2 weeks and we really would like to vaccinate with the Fusoguard. Can do my bottle feds but we have had a lot of really nice big bodied fawns this year and we want to protect them best we can. We have lost 3 large fawns so far and a doe from last year with the lumpy jaw. She never got back up and died 3 days later despite our best efforts.
Robbie, have you considered using Tetradure instead of LA 200? As I understand it, Tetradure is the same drug but lasts in the animal's system for about 7 days. We use it on all ages of deer and are quite happy with it. I also agree with you on the harshness of Draxxin and do not like to use it until I have a reason. Having said that, Rick, if it works for you, keep using it.
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