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INTRODUCTION

Goats are important livestock animals that are raised for their dairy products

and meat. Regular deworming and vitamin injections are essential for maintaining their

health and maximizing their span of life and production. The importance of these practices

is covered in this report.

Importance of Deworming:

Parasite Control: In order to manage internal parasites in goats, deworming is

necessary. Anemia, poor weight gain, and digestive disorders are just a few of the health

concerns that these parasites can bring on.

Improved Growth: Deworming ensures that goats can efficiently utilize the nutrients from

their diet, resulting in better growth and development.

Reproductive Health: Controlling parasites is essential for preserving the health of

female goats' reproductive systems since they can have a detrimental effect on fertility.

Methods of Deworming:

Oral Dewormers: These are available in liquid or paste form and are taken orally.

Accurate dosage according to the weight of the goat should be ensured with care.

Injectable Dewormers: Some dewormers can be administered via injections, typically

given subcutaneously. This method is often preferred when goats are not eating properly

due to parasitic infestations.


Importance of Vitamin Injection:

Vitamin supplementation is crucial for goats to meet their nutritional requirements.

Here are some reasons why vitamin injections are important:

Preventing Deficiencies: Certain vitamins, such as Vitamin A, D, and E, are essential

for goats' health. Deficiencies can lead to various health issues.

Boosting Immunity: Adequate vitamins can enhance the immune system, helping goats

resist diseases.

Reproduction and Milk Production: Proper vitamin intake supports reproductive health

in does and higher milk production in dairy goats.

Methods of Vitamin Injection:

Vitamin injections are usually administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly.

These injections should be given by a trained professional who can calculate the

appropriate dosage based on the goat's weight and specific needs.

Benefits of Deworming and Vitamin Injection:

Improved Health: Regular deworming and vitamin supplementation lead to healthier

goats, reducing the risk of illness.

Enhanced Productivity: Healthy goats exhibit better growth rates, increased milk

production (in dairy goats), and improved reproduction.

Economic Benefits: Healthy goats are more cost-effective to maintain and can generate

higher profits for farmers.


Ethical Responsibility: Proper health care for goats is not only economically beneficial

but also an ethical responsibility to ensure their well-being.

DOCUMENTATION

SUMMARY

This report outlines the importance and procedures for injecting vitamins and

deworming goats. Goats require proper health management to ensure their development,

productivity, and general health. This includes deworming and vitamin supplementation.

An overview of the rationale for these treatments, the techniques used, and the

advantages for the goats are given in this study.


Republic of the Philippines
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MINDANAO
College of Engineering and Information Technology

PRINCIPLES
OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(ABE AnSci O1)

NARRATIVE REPORT

IVAN CHRIS B. BATTAD


2 BSABE-A

1st Semester S.Y 2023-2024


CONCLUSION

Vitamin injections and deworming are crucial procedures for preserving goat health

and wellbeing. When these treatments are given correctly, the animals become healthier

and more productive, which is advantageous for the farmers as well as the goats. To

guarantee that their goats receive the care they require to thrive, farmers and livestock

caregivers should collaborate closely with veterinarians to create a customized health

management plan for their animals.

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