DO NOT under dose dewormers.  In most cases it is better to give too much than not enough.  You will also note that the dosages for goats is sometimes MUCH more than what it says on the label.  This is because goats have a much higher metabolism and the drugs are out of their system very quickly.  If you under dose you are helping the parasites build up resistance plus you are wasting money on the deworming medication.

Always weigh your goat before administering any dewormer and be sure to give the correct dosage for the weight of the goat.

Click here for more info on Smart Drenching from the Southern Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control (SCSRPC).

Need help getting accurate weights on your goats?

For smaller goats simply pick up the goat and step on a bathroom scale.  Next weigh yourself alone and subtract your weight from the first combined weight.  The difference is the goat's weight.

For larger goats you can use a Dairy Goat tape measure, available at most livestock supply stores.  Wrap it around the heart girth area of the goat (this is the area just behind the front legs). The tape should be snug while the goat stands naturally.  Since this is a Dairy Goat tape measure and we're talking about meat goats this is NOT an exact method of measurement, but should work better than just blindly guessing.  I'm working on creating a meat goat measuring chart for this page.  In the meantime, pick up all the goats that you physically can and measure them using a scale.