Clostridium can cause death in very young goats and goats that consume excess grain. The tetanus vaccine may prevent a simple wound from becoming a life-threatening situation. Goats are also susceptible to a variety of skin problems. Lice, mites, and sunburn can make your goat extremely uncomfortable. Orf causes large pustules around the mouth and teats.
Ringworm looks like a circular, raised, gray lesion.
Goats as young as 3 months of age can get pregnant, so don't let the cute brother and sister pair you bought at the sale barn run around together for long. Neuter and de-horn male goats as soon as possible. Removing the horns of a fully-grown goat is a difficult surgical procedure, while early disbudding is much safer and much less traumatic to your goat. Neutering early also prevents the development of aggressive behavior and nasty billy goat smells. Parasite control programs also help keep your goat chipper.