Deworming (sometimes known as worming or drenching) is the administration of an anthelmintic drug (a wormer, dewormer, or drench) to a human or animal to rid them of helminth parasites, such as roundworms, flukes, and tapeworms.
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Methods of Drenching Technique
Put the liquid into a bottle with a long neck, or attach 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.
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Hold the sheep in a standing position with its head slightly raised. Place the end of the bottle or tube into the back of the mouth above the tongue. Tilt the bottle so that the liquid runs slowly into the mouth and is swallowed.
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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