What Kind Of Health Problems Do Goats Have?
Goats are easy to raise and nothing is cuter than a baby goat. But, before starting any goat venture, you need to educate yourself on goat husbandry. There are many archived articles on the internet from Universities, veterinarians and breeders. Purchase your initial animals from a reputable breeder. Avoid sale barns and auction houses since most breeders sell their cull animals through those outlets. Familiarize yourself with CAE (Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis) and Caseous Lymphadenitis, two serious goat diseases. Goats require vaccinations against Tetanus and Clostridium Perfringens. Your animals will have to be wormed periodically for internal parasites and treated for external parasites. Goats require regular foot trimming and proper hygiene to prevent foot rot. Know how to deal with stress, extreme heat and cold, diarrhea, bloat, and weak kids before they occur. Learn how to care for your doe’s udder and how to prevent Ketosis, Hypocalcaemia and Mastitis. A simple internet search
