Basic Sciences Bldg. 2001 S. Lincoln Ave. At the annual 5K pet race for animals held at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital last September, one unusual entry joined the parade of dogs and their owners. Veterinary student Michael Bailey brought his pet goat. The goat did wonderfully.
Goats are great pets.
In the United States, more than 40,000 goats are registered annually with the American Dairy Goat Association. Like other pets, goats need adequate medical care from their owner and veterinarian. Keep an eye on the general appearance and behavior of your goat. If your goat is rubbing its ears a lot, it may have an ear mite infection. A nasal discharge may be one of the first signs of a respiratory infection.