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Re: [RC] Diatomaceous Earth for worming? - a.hoinsA rare chance to read my email this month and saw the thread on DE. Just my personal experience: used "food grade" DE on a pregnant goat I had just bought, as she looked like she had a worm load, scruffy coat etc. She expelled a large volume of tape worms. I then put her on a worm wood formula which took care of everything else. All my goats to this day are on this formula and doing wonderfully. Herbals must be used consistently and regularly and this is where I think people can get into trouble. Also herbals will not completely eradicate, only render the environment inhospitable, keeping the parasite numbers low. Was told recently that wormwood is hard on the kidneys and am looking to verify that information. My horses are on a herbal wormer, only getting the wormwood formula every two to three months. Have yet to try DE on the horses. I use ivermectin and other chemicals depending on the time of year and what parasite I am targeting. This is only my experience, not necessarily encouraging others to jump on this wagon;o) Ann SW PA
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