- Herd Animal Death Problems Animal necropsies attempt to determine the cause of death and whether it affects a concern for the herd or flock of origin. This guide offers tips and guidelines for having a necropsy done on a dead animal.
- Coccidiosis, the Most Common Cause of Diarrhea in Young Goats This factsheet offers some information on the signs, symptoms, and treatment of coccidiosis, the most common cause of diarrhea in young goats.
- Lice: What They Are and How to Control Them Information on the different types of lice, diagnosis and treatment is presented in this factsheet. Lice are a common group of ectoparasitic insects of goats; infested animals are uncomfortable and often cause structural damage to farm facilities by rubbing and scratching on fences and posts.
- Controlling Sore Mouth in Meat Goats This publication offers information on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of sore mouth, a contagious, viral disease that produces thick, scabby sores on the lips and gums and may also be observed on the udders of meat goats.
- Foot Rot A Q&A on foot rot, a contagious disease of the hooves of goats and sheep.
- Foot Scald A Q&A on foot scald in meat goats, including signs and symptoms and treatment options.
- Laminitis or Founder A Q&A on laminitis, an inflammation of the hoof, in meat goats, including causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
- Listeriosis in Your Herd A Q&A on listeriosis in goats, including causes, symptoms, prevention and risk to humans.
- Pink Eye or Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis A Q&A on pink eye (infectious keratoconjunctivitis) in meat goats.
- Toxoplasmosis A Q&A on toxoplasmosis, a parasite that can cause disease in the placenta and developing fetus of pregnant goats and sheep.
- Vaccinating Goats Against Enterotoxemia and Tetanus: Is it Necessary? It is generally advised that all goats be vaccinated against overeating disease (enterotoxemia) and tetanus. This factsheet offers some information on how and when to give the vaccines for maximum protection.
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