Goat & Sheep Dewormers

Goat & Sheep Dewormers for Parasite Control

Internal parasites are one of the most persistent threats to herd health, and goats and sheep are particularly susceptible to barber pole worms, tapeworms, and lungworms. Valley Vet's Goat & Sheep Dewormers collection covers oral, injectable, and paste formulas selected with the same practical standards our founding veterinarians built this company on.

Types of Dewormers and What They Treat

Dewormers generally come in three forms — oral drenches, injectables, and pastes — and which one you reach for often depends on what parasite you're targeting and how your animals are managed.

• 10% Fenbendazole treats and controls stomach worms, lungworm, and intestinal worms in beef and dairy cattle, and stomach worms in goats. Dosed at 2.3 ml per 100 lbs. orally.
• Ivermectin 0.08% treats and controls 14 types of roundworms, all stages of nasal bots, and lungworms in sheep, and is safe for sheep of all ages including pregnant ewes, rams, and lambs. Dosed at 3 ml per 26 lbs. orally.
• 11.36% Albendazole removes and controls liver flukes, tapeworms, stomach worms (including 4th stage inhibited larvae of Ostertagia), intestinal worms, and lungworms in cattle and sheep, and treats adult liver flukes in nonlactating goats. Not for use in the first 45 days of pregnancy.

Building a Deworming Schedule That Actually Works

A good deworming plan isn't just about which product you use — it's about timing it to your season, rotating pastures to break the parasite cycle, and using fecal testing to confirm what you're actually dealing with before you treat. Dosing also matters more than people think: species-specific dosing, proper withdrawal periods, and avoiding overuse all play into preventing resistance down the road. For more herd health essentials, browse our full livestock supplies collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should goats be dewormed? 

This depends heavily on your region, grazing setup, and fecal egg counts rather than a fixed calendar — many producers deworm seasonally and adjust based on testing rather than deworming on a strict schedule.

Can goat dewormer be used for sheep? 

Some dewormers, like fenbendazole and albendazole, are labeled for use across goats, sheep, and cattle, but dosing differs by species, so always check the specific product label before treating.

What are signs of parasites? 

Watch for weight loss, poor coat condition, pale gums (a sign of barber pole worm anemia), diarrhea, and reduced appetite — any of these warrant a fecal test before starting treatment.