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Best Methods of Drenching (Deworming) of Animals

Deworming (sometimes known as worming or drenching) is the giving of an anthelmintic drug (a wormer, dewormer, or drench) to a human or animal to rid them of helminths parasites, such as roundworm, flukes and tapeworm.

Methods

Procedure

Put the liquid into a bottle with a long neck, or put a short piece of plastic or rubber tubing over the neck of a bottle. The best type of bottle for drenching is a long-necked wine bottle. A Coca-Cola bottle is a good alternative.

Hold the sheep in a standing position with its head slightly up.

Put the end of the bottle or tube into the back of the mouth above the tongue

Tip the bottle so that the liquid run slowly out into the mouth and is swallowed.

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Best Methods of Drenching (Deworming) of Animals

A pill or bolus can sometimes be given by placing it, with the fingers, at the back of the sheep’s mouth and pushing it down the esophagus. An easier method, if treating many sheep, is to use a commercial balling gun.

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