How do I Treat Goat Pinkeye With La200?

Pinkeye usually affects older goats, but it can also occur in kids.

Pinkeye is an infection of the eye. Pinkeye in goats is different than pinkeye in cattle, and should not be treated with cattle medication. Noninfectious pinkeye can be caused by dust or dirt getting under the eyelid. A goat with pinkeye will have a cloudy, weepy eye. Sometimes the eye will go pink or dark red and swell up. Pinkeye may clear up on its own, but prolonged infections should be treated with LA 200 antibiotic, or something similar.

Things You'll Need

• Rubber gloves
• Water
• Antiseptic mouth wash
• Cotton wool
• LA 200 antibiotic solution
• 18-gauge needle

Instructions

1. Put on the rubber gloves. Pinkeye is infectious and can quickly spread throughout the herd. Dilute the mouthwash according to the instructions on the bottle. Antibacterial mouthwashes vary in strength, but a standard water to mouthwash ratio is 1 part mouthwash to 3 parts water.

2. Hold the goat under the chin with one hand. Dip the cotton wool in the mouthwash/water solution. Wipe around the eye of the goat. Remove any gunk or tears. Cleaning the eye will prevent further infection.

3. Weigh your goat. Use 2cc of LA 200 for every 50 pounds of weight. Inject the goat just above its ribs. Give the injection every day for three days.

4. Put the goat in its pen. Keep the goat out of direct sunlight until the pinkeye clears up.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not use LA 200 if your goat is pregnant as it can cause miscarriage. Avoid using LA 200 when your goat is feeding kids.

References

• Aces: Keratoconjunctivitis (Pinkeye) in Goats
• Goatworld: Dosages
• Goatworld: Pinkeye
• University of Florida: The Herd Health Handbook for Goat Producers