Keeping your Goat Injection Chart healthy involves more than just good feed and clean housing, it also means staying on top of vaccinations, deworming, and essential injections to prevent and treat illness. If you’re new to goat keeping or just want a clearer system, having a simple injection chart can make all the difference.
In this post, we’ll cover the most commonGoat Injection Chart need, what they’re for, how often they should be given, and where to inject. You’ll also find a printable chart format to keep as a reference on your farm.
Why Use an Injection Chart?
A proper injection chart helps you:
- Keep track of vaccines and treatments
- Prevent overdosing or missed doses
- Maintain a healthy, productive herd
- Reduce the risk of disease outbreaks
Let’s dive into the core categories of Goat Injection Chart.
Common Goat Injections & Schedule
| Injection Name | Purpose | When to Give | Dose (Adult Goat) | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD&T Vaccine | Prevents Clostridium perfringens (C&D) and tetanus | At 4–8 weeks old, booster after 4 weeks, then yearly | 2 ml | Subcutaneous (SQ) |
| Vitamin B Complex | Energy boost, recovery from stress or illness | As needed during stress, illness, or recovery | 1–2 ml per 25 lbs | Intramuscular (IM) or SQ |
| BoSe (where selenium is deficient) | Prevents white muscle disease | Kids at birth; adults before breeding or kidding | 1 ml per 40 lbs | SQ |
| Ivomec (Ivermectin) | Internal parasites (worms) | Every 1–3 months depending on need | 1 ml per 50 lbs (1% injectable) | SQ |
| Oxytetracycline (LA-200) | Treats infections (e.g., pneumonia, pink eye) | As needed for infections | 4.5 ml per 100 lbs | IM or SQ |
| Penicillin (Procaine G) | Bacterial infections | As prescribed (usually once or twice daily for 5–7 days) | 1 ml per 20 lbs | Deep IM |
🧠 Note: Always consult a vet for exact dosages and schedules, especially for pregnant does, kids, or sick animals.
Injection Sites on a Goat
- Subcutaneous (SQ): Under the skin. Common site: loose skin behind the front leg or over the ribs.
- Intramuscular (IM): Into the muscle. Common site: neck muscle or upper hind leg.
- Intravenous (IV): Into a vein (usually done by a vet).
🔎 Tip: Always use a clean, sterile needle and syringe. Change needles between goats to avoid cross-contamination.
Sample Injection Chart for a Goat Herd
Here’s an example of how you might set up a record:
| Goat Name | CD&T | BoSe | Ivomec | Vitamin B | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Mar 10 | – | Pregnant |
| Max | Jan 15 | – | Feb 20 | Feb 25 | Treated for cough |
| Lily | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Mar 5 | – | Kid born Jan 1 |
Use a notebook, spreadsheet, or app to keep track. Color-code or highlight booster dates if needed.
Safety Reminders
- Always check expiration dates on medications and vaccines.
- Use species-appropriate drugs—not all livestock medications are safe for goats.
- Consult your veterinarian before starting new treatments or if your goat shows unusual symptoms.
- Maintain a clean environment to reduce the need for antibiotics.
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Goat Injection Chart – FAQs
A Goat Injection Chart is a reference guide showing:
Common medications/vaccines
Dosages by weight
Route of administration (e.g., subcutaneous, intramuscular)
Injection site
Withdrawal periods (for milk/meat)
Frequency or schedule
It’s used by farmers and veterinarians to safely medicate and vaccinate goats.
Subcutaneous (SubQ or SC): Under the skin
Intramuscular (IM): Into a muscle
Intravenous (IV): Into a vein (usually by a vet)
Intradermal (ID): Into the skin (rare in goats)
SubQ: Loose skin behind the front leg, or over the ribs or neck
IM: Neck muscle (avoids damaging meat), or thigh muscle
IV: Jugular vein (requires experience)
Use weight-based dosing: most medications are listed in mg per kg (or ml per lb)
Always weigh your goat or estimate accurately using a weight tape
Follow vet instructions or drug label carefully
Lift a fold of skin (usually on the neck or behind the front leg)
Insert needle at a shallow angle under the skin
Inject medication slowly
Massage site gently
Generally, no — unless explicitly stated on the label or by a vet. Mixing can inactivate drugs or cause harmful reactions.
Yes, but only with approved vaccines. The CD&T booster is often given 2–4 weeks before kidding to provide passive immunity to kids through colostrum.
Final Thoughts
Injections are a vital part of goat health management, but they don’t need to be intimidating. With a little planning and a reliable injection chart, you can keep your herd in peak condition year-round.
Want a downloadable or printable version of this chart? Let me know—I can create one for you!
