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COUNTRYSIDE: I've been following the dialogue via readers' letters on the use of Ivermectin in various species. There is no withdrawal time for milk, so it is contraindicated for use in adult dairy animals, both goats and cattle. "Name Withheld" didn't say whether those goats were being milked, but I certainly hope not. I am a long-time dairy goat farmer, and work closely with my excellent and experienced caprine veterinarian to establish appropriate worming protocols for my herd. Ivermectin 1% injectable can be given orally at 1 cc/55 lbs, twice the labeled dosage, to effectively

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