Guest guest Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Eco I would imagine that DE could be used as a wormer for cows. I have used it as a wormer for my goats, and a number of dog breeders that I know use it as a wormer for their dogs. CAUTION do not give to pregnant animals. We sprinkle it in the areas that our chickens 'dust' themselves, to help control lice/mites. It can be used (systemicaly) in your garden to control insects and as a fertilizer. Sharron Dougan Dougan Farm Strasburg, CO Subject: DE dewormerTo: "rawdairy " <rawdairy >Date: Friday, January 13, 2012, 8:48 AM is DE used as a dewormer for cows? thanks,eco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Yes, I use DE as a natural dewormer for both my cows and my goats. ~Naomi Fournier, CC, CL Enderby, British Columbia, Canada Birdsong Farm http://naomisbirdsongfarm.webs.com/ Enderby WAPF Chapter http://enderbywap.webs.com/ To: "rawdairy " <rawdairy > Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 7:48:25 AM Subject: DE dewormer is DE used as a dewormer for cows? thanks, eco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 i dont understand about pregnant animals. it seems that poisonous wormers would contaminate the animal and its milk and its mursing calf. some claim that in the wet alimentary tract DE is ineffective and only use it topically or in dry places. if it works i cant argue. thanks, eco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Eco Very basic explaination to follow, I'm sure there is an invloved scientific commentary out there. On the advice of a vet. . .what makes DE work is in part that it erodes parasites and makes them easier to be sluffed through the intestinal track. Also informed that it causes a moderate contraction of muscle (intestinal) but may not be specific to the intestinal track only - therefore to avoid concern with uterine contraction during pregnancy, was advised not to use it with pregnant animals. Might be an 'over-kill' reaction to something that may have happened once (aborted fetus). . .comes to a judgement call as with so many decisions. Also vet cautioned not to pass milk coming from recently herbally wormed animals (Wormwood, the herb in question) or DE wormed animals to pregnant human mom's - same concern possible uterine contraction/complications. . . who can be sure of the actual occurance ? I just always error on the side of caution with my animals and shareholders. I do no worming during pregnancy. Wait til about 2-3 weeks after freshening to worm. There is some information out there to suggest that some barns over worm their animals, just as routine, and that animals are not in fact 'wormy'. I think the natural products (herbal/DE) provide other mineral, dietary compliments that are helpful in addition to their worming properties. But I still use it very moderately All this is just information. . .you'll make the decision best for you, your animals, and your specifically unique barn/pasture environment. Have a Great Day Sharron Dougan Dougan Farm Strasburg, CO Subject: Re: DE dewormerTo: RawDairy Date: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 9:48 AM i dont understand about pregnant animals. it seems that poisonous wormers would contaminate the animal and its milk and its mursing calf. some claim that in the wet alimentary tract DE is ineffective and only use it topically or in dry places. if it works i cant argue. thanks,eco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 My friend started adding DE to her cows daily milking ration, & within about 3 months the cows got super Super glossy. (Her cows were already glossy to begin with; she regularly worms them in addition to the DE, so they weren't wormy to begin with) They also increased in milk production and had a thicker creamline. The cows have been having the daily DE for a little less than a year now, and they just got the first calf out of the DE dosed cows. They are really impressed with the bone structure of this calf and can't wait to see how the other calves turn out. She thinks it is due to the extra minerals in the DE. They are not experiencing any problems giving it to pregnant cows, nothing but benefits. > > > > Subject: Re: DE dewormer > To: RawDairy > Date: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 9:48 AM > > > > Â > > > > i dont understand about pregnant animals. it seems that poisonous wormers would contaminate the animal and its milk and its mursing calf. some claim that in the wet alimentary tract DE is ineffective and only use it topically or in dry places. if it works i cant argue. thanks, > eco > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I forgot to add that some DE has pesticides added to it, so if you are going to use it, make sure you are getting pure Feed Grade DE, which is safe to consume... not DE with pesticides. > > > > > > From: eco <econurbs@> > > Subject: Re: DE dewormer > > To: RawDairy > > Date: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 9:48 AM > > > > > > > > Â > > > > > > > > i dont understand about pregnant animals. it seems that poisonous wormers would contaminate the animal and its milk and its mursing calf. some claim that in the wet alimentary tract DE is ineffective and only use it topically or in dry places. if it works i cant argue. thanks, > > eco > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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