Category Archives: Goat Vet Corner Files

By Deb Haines Symptoms of Urinary Calculi or Urinary Tract ObstructionWith any goat, but especially wethers, it is always a good idea to keep an eye out for signs that he is having an issue urinating. Noticing any of these signs, especially if multiple signs are noticed at one time, are indications that something needsContinue reading “Urinary Blockage – How To Snip The Pizzle”

By Deb Haines Listeriosis, or Circling disease, is a sporadic bacterial infection that affects a wide range of animals, including people and birds. It is seen worldwide, more frequently in temperate and colder climates. There is a high incidence of intestinal carriers. Encephalitis or meningoencephalitis in adult ruminants is the most frequently recognized form. SometimesContinue reading “Listeriosis: Circling disease”

By Deb Haines The vast majority of lambs and kids that are born during favorable weather conditions will not require additional care or assistance at birth. However, there are several risk factors that you need to consider when animals are giving birth during cold weather: milk supply, kid/lamb size and vigor, maternal behavior and weatherContinue reading “How To Tube Feed Goat Kids/Lambs and Adults”

This article was written by GVC volunteer vet Dr. Timothy Snider explaining the importance of the CD-T vaccine. We hope all of you will take a moment to read and understand the importance of this life saving vaccine. Please please please vaccinate your goats for Clostridial enterotoxemia and tetanus. You may know the vaccine asContinue reading “Importance of Clostridial Enterotoxemia and Tetanus Vaccine.”

By Deb Haines Keep in mind that not all goat kids are alike and some may take more time in the weaning process. 1) How do I go about the weaning process? Ken Brown Dvm…….. slow down on bottle as get older and that weans them – 8 weeks old so can go down toContinue reading “Weaning Bottle Babies”

By Deb Haines1) What is the best things to do for a newborn who is just sluggish/weak for no apparent reason? Answer…..Karo syrup or pancake syrup a simple, rapid sugar blast rub it on their gums. The idea is to give just enough energy to be able to suckle, which then provides the energy theyContinue reading “Common GVC Questions”

By Deb Haines BoSe is a selenium and vitamin E booster often given to goats residing in known selenium-deficient areas.Since selenium deficiency exists at different levels throughout the United states. Google “selenium deficiency” to see the general locations in the USA. Bose is being recommended all over the internet for the use on newborn kidsContinue reading “Bose and Newborn Goat Kids”

By Deb Haines How premature are the kids ? This is very dependent on each situation, If they are 10 days or less premature, the chances of survival are much greater. but if they are over 10 days premature, more problems will surely be encountered. keep in mind, A kid born at 140 days isContinue reading “Newborn and Premature Kid Tips: Interventions When Things Go Wrong”

By Deb Haines Facebook goat groups and throughout the web can be very beneficial, but you must be very careful in what you read, because it is stated does not mean it is true or that you should do the treatment. The subject of constipation is discussed almost daily during the past few years forContinue reading “Constipation In Goat Kids/Newborns”

By Deb Haines STOP SWINGING NEWBORNS ! Throughout the Facebook groups old school veterinary techniques are passed around and not always correct and land in the wrong hands in which harm or death occurs to the newborns in many cases. in time comes studies and we all learn from our mistakes and then pass newContinue reading “Stop Swinging Newborn Babies: Reason Why”