Make an adult goat stomach tube with plastic funnel attached and C-PVC pipe to thread the tube through see my article on Stomach Tubing on the Articles page at This is a big "must do." Mastitis infusion tubes - penicillin based.Metro absorbent towel (holds multiple times its weight in water) (Jeffers carries).Oxytetracycline 300 mg/ml injectable (LA-300 or generic equivalent).Oxytetracycline 200 mg/ml injectable (LA 200 or generic equivalent).Fortified Vitamin B Complex - injectable.Fescue balancer mineral (if tall fescue grass grows in your area).Water pails: two-gallon pails with handles. De-wormers (see my article Deworming and Vaccination Schedules).Betadine surgical scrub and Betadine solution.Neomycin sulfate (may now be a vet-only item).150W or 200W clear incandescent light bulbs for heat lamp.Pasteurella pneumonia toxoid injectable (Presponse HM).Toxiban or Universal Animal Antidote Gel (UAA Gel).22 gauge by 3/4 inch needles (poly hub).6 cc syringes (Luer Lock and Luer Slip).3 cc syringes (Luer Lock and Luer Slip).Gloves, disposable, latex or vinyl or nitrile (your preference).C&D ANTI-toxin injectable (absolutely essential item carried by Jeffers).ToDay (cephapirin sodium) mastitis infusion tubes.Propylene glycol (available in gallon jug).7% strong tincture of iodine or comparable product.Albon injectable (my be prescription in some areas).Bounce Back or ReSorb electrolyte powder in bags or packets.Gentian violet (non-script but must ask pharmacist).Heating pad, non-digital (no timer that shuts it off).Dyne high calorie oral nutrition supplement (dog product useable with goats).Ant killer or bait (livestock safe) (Amdro is my choice).Weak kid syringe & Stomach Tube plus extra tubes.Items in this first section (non-prescription) can be purchased at Jeffers (1-80 and or in some instances your local WalMart. Other articles that I've written explain their usages. Every item has an important useful purpose. Purchase in advance of kidding the following essential supplies. SUPPLIES AND MEDICATIONS NEEDED BEFORE BREEDING DOES & BUCKS
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