"Sorry to hear about the loss..
I will be bookmarking Rich and Sue's suggestions to
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/consultant/ ;
and
www.goatwisdom.com
Thanks for those guys!
"
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Goat question?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rabid Turkey Farms Jan 24, 2012. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Question for everyone familiar with goats I have a doe that I got this year in January.This is our first year with goats so far we haven't had tonmany issues but my doe hasbeen down for two days and…Continue
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Sue Gardner replied to our bit of green's discussion Goat question?
"Could be listeriosis or possibly some mold in the hay. Is she eating? Drinking? Have a temp? Does she seem to have pain? Is she "star gazing"? You might check out www.goatwisdom.com for some more search areas. Good luck, Sue
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Rick Johnson replied to our bit of green's discussion Goat question?
"It could have easily been her hooves. Something I ran up on a few years ago was.......my goat had a tick in between her horns and for some reason it had her almost crippled. When I removed the tick she was fine by the next day. Its…"
MyBackAchers Farm replied to our bit of green's discussion Goat question?
"So sorry to hear about her! We had some of our first goats die on us and couldn't get a diagnosis for a few years. I finally figured out it was fescue as the farm we bought once held horses and the hay wasn't good for goats, sheep and…"
Rich replied to our bit of green's discussion Goat question?
"I'm so sorry ,it's very hard to lose one that you have cared for. No matter how many you have had, and no matter how many you have lost, each one is unique and special. Do you mind sharing what was wrong?
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our bit of green replied to our bit of green's discussion Goat question?
"Unfortunately we had to but her down. She was my first goat that kidded and I just lost her son a month a go from a coyote attack so it was a double wammy. Thank you to every one that responded."
Laura Merrifield replied to our bit of green's discussion Goat question?
"Have you figured out what the deal is with your goat? I don't see many post, however typically goat issues have to be addressed quickly. Hope all is well with your girl!
Laura"
Emily Maker replied to our bit of green's discussion Goat question?
"I am by no means an expert on goats... but I have had a few and in that time dealt with a couple of issues. Have you looked at her feet? If she is alert, poo is fine, and everything else looks good, you might be dealing with pain from infection or…"
Rich replied to our bit of green's discussion Goat question?
"From the info you've provided there are literally hundreds of possible causes. Cornell Univ. has a great online diagnostic tool; try going here…"
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Goat question?
Question for everyone familiar with goats I have a doe that I got this year in January.This is our first year with goats so far we haven't had tonmany issues but my doe hasbeen down for two days and can not stand, her waste is solid pellets not runny, she is eating fine and Given electrolytes. She seems alert, I noticed about a week ago that her legs where a A little under her there is not a close vet that does goats. Any one have any ideas?See More
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