First Aid Kit & Supplies for Goats [FREE DOWNLOAD]

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Self-sufficiency is a vital thing for goat owners to harness. Having the supplies you need on hand is the first step of being prepared to treat your goats when necessary. This list is not complete, there are many more things that could be included but this is a start with good basic items.

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GENERAL LIST:

• Scales and/or weight tape
• Nitrile gloves
• Thermometers (digital human thermometers are fine. Have multiple backups and test them for accuracy regularly)
• Small oral syringes (1cc, 3cc, 5cc and 10cc are useful for dosing in small quantities)
• Drenching syringes
• Luer lock syringes & needles OR pre-packaged combos (1cc, 5cc, and 12cc are good luer lock syringes to have on hand, alongside luer lock needles in the sizes of 18, 20 and 22 gauge, ¾” to 1” in length. Alternatively, syringe/needle combos can be purchased)
• Betadine/Iodine
• Chlorhexidine
• Triple antibiotic ointment/Neosporin
• Sterile saline
• Rubbing alcohol
• Veterycin
• Catron IV (wound covering and fly repellent)
• WonderDust
• NuStock ointment
• Alushield
• Vet wrap & gauze
• Benadryl liquid
• Activated charcoal powder
• Milk of Magnesia
• Eye wash/drops and Terramycin eye ointment
• Probios Gel for ruminants/goats
• Fortified Vitamin B Complex injectable
• Goat electrolytes/Bounce Back
• Baking soda
• Molasses, honey, and karo syrup
• Dark Beer/Guinness
• Cayenne pepper powder or tincture
• Slippery elm bark powder
• Stethoscope
• VetRX oil blend for goats/poultry
• Red Cell and/or injectable iron
• Variety of dewormers (not usually recommended to purchase in advance of need unless stock is low—choices would be based on known efficacy and resistances of each individual herd)
• Ammonium chloride (for male goats, but even if you have does, you may need to loan it to a friend!)
• Vitamin C (human chewables are ideal)
• Mineral supplements (copper boluses, selenium/mineral gel, BoSe [vet prescription], human zinc pills)
• Bovi Sera
• CD & Tetanus antitoxins if possible

ADD-ONS FOR BREEDING/KIDDING:

• Gloves (elbow length)
• Puppy pads
• Nasal Bulb
• Towels
• Blow dryer
• Lubricant (LOTS!)
• Dental floss
• Small scale/kitchen scale/hanging fish scale
• Insulin syringes
• Red Raspberry Leaves or Tea
• Selenium/e gel or Replamin Gel/BoSe
• Nursing bottle + nipples
• Kid Stomach tube
• Colostrum replacer (not “supplement”)
• Cod Liver Oil
• Evening Primrose Oil Gel Caps
• Vitamin E Gel Caps
• Ewe-ter-N Herb Mix by Fir Meadow LLC
• CMPK liquid
• Dextrose 50%/Karo syrup
• Ketone Strips
• Preparation H Ointment
• White granulated sugar
• Mastitis test trips and/or CMT kit
• Udder balm
• FightBac spray

ADD-ONS FOR HOLISTIC PRACTICES:

• Various Herbal Mixes. I like to have FirMeadow’s GI Soother, DWA, Breathe Deeplee, and HerBiotic. (Replacement for DWA would be Land of Havilah’s Parasite Formula). Also, Land of Havilah’s GI Back On Tract – a useful supplement for digestive woes and even poisonings. PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to purchase these herbal blends – an extensive collection of single herb teas for humans can come in handy during times of need.
• Raw garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Coconut oil
• Raw apple cider vinegar with ‘the mother’
• Colloidal silver
• Manuka honey
• Cayenne pepper (on both lists, but it’s so important, I can’t risk you skipping it!)
• Essential oils: I like DoTerra brand oils. OnGuard blend, Digestzen blend, lavender, tea tree, oregano, lemon, wild orange, clove, lemongrass, and thyme are all good oils to have on hand – though I would recommend a complete kit.Many more holistic supplements and remedies can be useful for goats

Many more holistic supplements and remedies can be useful for goats!

PRESCRIPTION-ONLY MEDICATIONS:

• Antibiotics (Common ones used in goats are Nuflor, Draxxin, LA200/Biomycin, Excede, and Penicillin)
• Meloxicam pills
• Banamine (flunixin) injectable
• Dexamethasone
• Oxytocin (for breeding/kidding only)
• Coccidia medications (Albon, SulfaMed)
• Epinephrine

DISCLAIMER: I am not a veterinarian. The information shared here is based solely on my personal experience and is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered veterinary advice, medical guidance, or a substitute for professional consultation. Nothing provided here is intended to diagnose, treat, or direct the care of any animal. Any decisions regarding your goats’ health, management, or treatment should be made in consultation with a licensed veterinarian. This list is in no way a recommendation or prescription to dose your goats with any of these items. If anything from this list is dosed (in accordance with your veterinarian’s recommendations), always follow the corresponding milk/meat withdrawal times.