Episode 5 of The Drench Line comes to you live from the legendary Friday Night Fever — one of the premier show goat sales in the United States — held in the Sheep and Goat headquarters of the world in San Angelo, Texas. Sam Silvers and Logan Newsom dig into a deep mailbag of listener questions covering show sheep and goat health, management, and everything in between.
Listener Kristine kicked things off with a loaded first-year-sheep-owner question: vaccinations, cocci prevention, pen vs. pasture, companion animals, and what to do when an animal starts acting sick. Sam and Logan cover why a pen setup gives you better daily observation and handling, why a buddy animal reduces stress and improves outcomes, and how cocci management really works — fecal samples, a solid vet relationship, and the role of medicated feeds like those containing Rumensin or Decox.
Irene asked about heel mites — and got a quick rundown on how to identify them, plus treatment options: Dectomax or Ivomec injectable, Prolate Lintox, or Ivomec pour-on on the heels. For the full breakdown, go back to Episode 4.
Isaac asked two big ones: how to use Rumensin for coccidia prevention (answer: it's labeled for goats, off-label for sheep — get a vet script) and what to do when animals go off feed during a transition. Logan walks through the 75/25 blending strategy to ease that switch over 5–7 days without crashing their gut.
Leonard wanted the real talk on dewormer dosing — should you double it on goats? Sam and Logan break down why metabolism matters and why products like Safeguard, Ivomec, Valbazen, and Cydectin aren't all treated the same way.
Trace Titus asked about copper. Short answer: never for show sheep, required for goats. Logan also covers the mineral program he relies on with the Purify product.
The guys wrap with a real-talk segment on summer vacation planning with livestock — yes, you can take a trip. But you need a plan and someone trustworthy lined up before you leave.
Then, the big one: Kevin Mock, founder of Friday Night Fever, joins as the show's first-ever guest. He shares the origin story of the sale, what makes it different from every other sale out there, and his top three tips for show goat success.
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Episode 5
