What is the name of a young goat? | Reference.com What is the name of a young goat? A: Quick Answer A baby goat is called a "kid." A mature female goat is known as a "nanny" or "doe," while a male is known as a "buck" or "billy." Full Answer Approximately 200 breeds of goats exist around the world, and archaeologists believe they have been domesticated for at least 9,000 years. Goats have a limited lifespan of about 12 years, and on average, young kids reach sexual maturity at around six months of age. Although a typical brood produces one to three kids, female goats frequently give birth to twins. The average newborn kid weighs roughly 6 pounds, but some goat breeds can reach up to 250 pounds in adulthood. What Are the Names of Male, Female & Young Goats? | Animals - mom.me What Are the Names of Male, Female & Young Goats? Young goats love to play and are referred to as kids. John Foxx/Stockbyte/Getty Images Most goats are easily bred, producing offspring when they are as young as 8 months old.

Many species produce ample supplies of rich milk for their babies and some left over for human use; those that don't are at least good for keeping yards free of weeds. Goats are known by several names from birth to adulthood. Goat Terminology From the time of birth to about 6 months old, baby goats are known as kids. By that time, you'll know with certainty which are male and which are female by the developing testes on male goats. A juvenile male older than 6 months old is known as a buckling; a young female is a doeling. When they reach 1 year old, the males become known as bucks unless they are castrated, which makes them wethers. Mature females are called does. John Foxx/Stockbyte/Getty Images Author A former world-class swimmer, J.T. O'Connell shares her love of adventure travel, extreme sports and pets through thousands of published articles. O'Connell studied journalism at Grand Canyon University, and brings professional experience as a tour guide and travel consultant. She authors the blog, Traveling With Large Dogs.

See More Animals Dehydration is Life Threatening to Goats DEHYDRATION Life Threatening to Goats A goat can become dehydrated so quickly that you can easily mis-diagnose the problem. A dehydrated goat can die rapidly. Even a partially dehydrated goat can require your help to survive. The rumen must stay about 70% water to function properly. For both adults and kids, wide swings in outside temperatures make it difficult for the goat to control its internal body temperature. This is especially true of young kids. Dehydration sets into motion conditions that can lead to death. Dehydration is not just a hot-weather issue. Think of how thirsty you are in cold weather. Adult or kid, a goat cannot survive long without adequate fluid levels in its body. Nearly every illness or injury to the goat involves some level of dehydration. A good indicator of dehydration is lack of urination. (A goat that is straining to urinate has a different problem. Refer to my article on Urinary Calculi on the Articles page of the Onion Creek Ranch website at Both diarrhea and fever remove large amounts of liquids from the goat's body. Anytime a goat is off-water or off-feed, dehydration is just around the corner.

Sub-normal body temperature, which is either an indication of rumen-related problems or that the goat's bodily functions are shutting down and death is near, goes hand in hand with dehydration. Shock, toxicity, and infection all involve dehydration. If you don't rehydrate the goat, no amount of medication will save it. Diarrhea is dehydrating. Diarrhea in both adults and kids is a symptom of illness rather than an illness itself. Something is wrong that is causing the diarrhea. You must determine the cause of the diarrhea before trying to stop it. Sometimes diarrhea is beneficial (aiding in the elimination of toxicity), but it always requires rehydration. See my article on Diarrhea on the Articles page of You cannot adequately rehydrate a goat, adult or kid, by using a syringe filled with fluid. A 60 cc syringe is only two ounces and is too cumbersome to dribble liquid into the goat's mouth. Both the goat and you are going to stress out before a beneficial amount of fluid has been given via syringe. The less the goat is handled, the better for both of you. A 100-pound goat needs a gallon of liquid given in small amounts over 24 hours to maintain hydration.

One gallon is 3,840 cc's. The only reasonable delivery method of this much liquid over 24 hours is a stomach tube. If you don't have an adult goat stomach tube and mouthpiece, make your own by following the directions in my article on how to do it on the Articles page at I don't know any place you can buy this item. Dehydration and hypothermia (low-body temperature) are a real threat to newborn kids. A newborn kid comes into the world empty and vulnerable. Colostrum is essential to its survival. If the kid does not get this life-starting liquid within about six hours (weather conditions may cause this timeframe to be shorter or longer), it will dehydrate quickly and die. To save a kid whose dam is either unwilling or unable to nurse it, you must supply colostrum from the dam or colostrum replacer (not colostrum supplement). Weak, premature, and dehydrated newborns (kids with sub-normal body temperatures) must have easy-to-digest sugars (molasses and water or Karo syrup and water -- not honey and water) administered orally and Lactated Ringers Solution (vet prescription) given sub-cutaneously.

Do not put milk products in the stomach when body temperature is 100*F or lower. When the goat is struggling to stay alive, blood is diverted to essential organs like heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys, while blood flow to the stomach is reduced, making the stomach unable to digest its contents. Undigested food becomes toxic and the goat dies. Electrolytes (Bounce Back, ReSorb, Pedialyte, or even Gatorade) should be kept on hand for oral rehydration. If these products are not available or if you do not know how to administer them, then the kid needs immediate veterinary intervention to survive. (Good luck finding a vet than knows much about goats.) In many cases, both oral and sub-cutaneous rehydration techniques are necessary to save a weak or dying kid. See my article on feeding weak or hypothermic kids on the Articles page at This information is also applicable to sick adult goats. It is difficult to get enough Lactated Ringers sub-cutaneously into an adult goat; stomach tubing (or IV infusion by a vet) is necessary.

When stomach tubing a medium-sized-breed adult goat, begin with about one pint of liquids per tube feeding to keep from overwhelming the goat's digestive system. As the goat gets better, you can feed a little more per tubing. Read Stomach Tubing Sick Goats on the Articles page at The first step in dealing with a sick or injured goat-- kid or adult -- is to take its rectal temperature. Then address the likely situation that the goat is dehydrated, as well as the need for antibiotics or other medical treatments. Remember that a goat can be very ill as the direct result of dehydration. It doesn't take much dehydration to knock the rumen off its proper pH and put the goat into a life-threatening conditon. Suzanne W. Gasparotto ONION CREEK RANCH Texas 12/3/16 Important! Please Read This Notice! All information provided in these articles is based either on personal experience or information provided by others whose treatments and practices have been discussed fully with a vet for accuracy and effectiveness before passing them on to readers. In all cases, it is your responsibility to obtain veterinary services and advice before using any of the information provided in these articles.

Suzanne Gasparotto is not a veterinarian.Neither tennesseemeatgoats.com nor any of the contributors to this website will be held responsible for the use of any information contained herein. The author, Suzanne Gasparotto, hereby grants to local goat publications and club newsletters, permission to reprint articles published on the Onion Creek Ranch website under these conditions: THE ARTICLE MUST BE REPRODUCED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND THE AUTHOR'S NAME, ADDRESS, AND CONTACT INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REPRINT. We would appreciate notification from any clubs or publications when the articles are used. (A copy of the newsletter or publication would also be a welcome addition to our growing library of goat related information!) Origins of the Nigerian Goat - Welcome to NDGA Welcome to NDGA Helpful Sites Origin of the Nigerian Dwarf Goat The Nigerian Dwarf Dairy goat is a miniature dairy goat of West African origin that were originally called Pygmy's or possibly the West African Dwarf goats. These little goats were primarily used as food and were brought over on the ships, many years ago, as a meat source for the large cats that were being delivered to zoo's.

Some of these small goats made the trip unharmed and were left at the zoo's as an added attraction. Some ended up at Glady's Porter Zoo in Brownsville Texas. After a few years there were some distinct differences developing within the herd. Some stayed stocky much like the meat goats they were used for and others were developing more dairy characteristics. The goats showing the most dairy character were used by a handful of dedicated breeders to develop a new breed, the Nigerian Dwarf. The two ladies we believe to be responsible for the development of the Nigerian Dwarf, are Kathleen Clapp of Goodwood Farms and Sharla Parker of Willows herd name. The first of these goats were named after Gladys Porter Zoo and you will see that name in some pedigrees today. The dairy characteristics of the Nigerian has become more defined over the last 20+ years as well as focusing more on higher milk production. The Nigerian has also been enjoying a rise in popularity due to their small size, colorful markings, dairy characteristics and their wonderful easy temperament. Their small stature means they do not require as much space or feed as their larger dairy goat counterparts. Their gentle nature and friendly personalities make them good companion pets and 4 H project animals for the younger children.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has also approved the Nigerian Dwarf Goat as a livestock dairy goat, which makes them eligible for youth 4H and FFA projects. The milk they produce is also higher in butterfat and has a sweeter taste. A Shadow Hills baby The Nigerian Goat Temperament Nigerian goats are gentle, loveable and playful. Their calm, even temperament and engaging personalities make them suitable companions for all, including children, the disabled and the elderly. Even breeding bucks are handled easily. They make wonderful pets and great animal projects for young children in 4H or FFA. Owners often find their Nigerian goats blend in with other farm animals and do not need special quarters; they do require adequate fencing that will be able to contain them due to their small size. Many Nigerian goats share pastures peacefully with other livestock such as cattle, horses, llamas and donkeys. Accommodations Goats should ideally have a dry, shaded shelter during wet, cold or hot weather. It does not have to be fancy, a large dog house works great for bucks and dry does. A larger sheltered area should be provided during kidding time, giving the does enough room to move around while kidding without laying on newborn kids.

They should not be housed in airtight buildings; ventilation is required for optimum health. Many owners provide "toys" for the goats to play on, tree stumps, rocks or large cable spools are great for "king of the mountain" games and jumping. Many hours of entertainment while watching the kids and often adults take advantage of the "toys" can be enjoyed by all. Just be sure to keep any 'toys' away from the fence to avoid any escape artists the means and opportunity to roam your neighborhood! Good fencing is paramount due to their small size. Breeding Nigerian Dairy Goats Nigerian goats can breed year round. The gestation period for a doe is 145 to 153 days. For the most part, Nigerian goats are a hearty breed with few kidding problems. New babies average about 2 pounds at birth but grow quickly. Watch out for those little bucks! Bucklings can be fertile at as young as 7 weeks of age. Make sure you wean does and bucks separately to help you avoid those unintentional breeding's. Does can be bred as early as 4-5 months of age or once they start cycling.

Most breeders prefer to wait until they are at least 1 year or older before breeding. Nigerian does can have several kids at a time, 3 and 4 being more common than singles or twins, with some quintuplet births occurring. Nigerian goats are generally good mothers able to take care of their babies with ease. They can also provide a surprising amount of milk for their size. See the Milk Program page for more information about milking. Bucks can be used for servicing does as young as 2 months of age and definitely by the time they are 4 months old. Nigerian goat bucks are vigorous breeders but are gentle enough to be used for hand breeding (contained) or pasture breeding where one buck is available for several does as they come into estrus. Both methods are used successfully. The biggest mistake any breeder can make is to assume bucklings cannot successfully breed a doe at 8 weeks or the doe is not able to get bred at a young age.

Feeding Nigerian Goats The most important fact to remember when feeding your goats is to find out what mineral deficiencies there are in your area, the type of feed that is readily available whether it is from your own pasture, a feed store or directly from the grower. Get as much information as possible from the breeder about what supplements they give to their goats if purchasing from someone local. Oftentimes we purchase goats from breeders in other states, keep in mind, each area of the country presents different herd management challenges. What works for someone in the wetter parts of the country, will not work for the desert climates. If there are no other breeders in your area, talk to your Extension Office to find out what you should be supplementing. Goats require roughage to keep their rumen happy and healthy. Many goat breeders use a 12% - 18% protein goat feed or dairy ration. It must not contain urea as this is toxic to goats. Goats will eat poison ivy with no ill effects and will clear out any brush or flowers if given the opportunity. There are some plants that are deadly if even one leaf is eaten.

Hay or pasture should always be provided in abundant supply, Ideally good pasture and browse are the best. Fresh water should be available at all times. Grain, shredded beet pulp, Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (BOSS), molasses, a commercial grain/pellet or a combination of any of these is often given to lactating does to maintain condition while raising their kids or providing milk for your table. Health Care Nigerian goats, like all other breeds, need some basic care for good health and long life. Hooves should be trimmed regularly, about every 4-8 weeks or more often if needed. A properly trimmed and shaped hoof should resemble those of a kid goat's hoof. There are basic types of vaccinations that should be given yearly, tetanus and types C&D. It is best to check with your local vet for any other vaccinations recommended for your area. Some experienced breeders may immunize their own goats; new owners and breeders should take their goats to the local vet for vaccines. Worming should be done several times a year. Your vet can suggest any special supplements (such as selenium), additional immunizations and a recommended wormer and worming schedule for your particular herd based on your area and known preventative health measures.

Testing for specific diseases CAE, Johnnes, CL These diseases can wipe out your herd. It is best to purchase goats from tested herds. That being said there are healthy herds that do not test. More information is available online. Washington Animal Disease and Diagnostic Lab (WADDL) is one of the labs used for testing. Find out what lab is closest to send samples for testing. How Much Do They Cost? Average cost for registered breeding stock is between $200 and $500 per head depending on the area and availability. Occasionally a breeder will sell an animal for less if you are purchasing a package deal. Goats with champion pedigrees, milk production records may bring higher prices. Pet quality stock often costs much less with wethers (neutered males) generally available for $50 to $100. It is best to contact several breeders in your area and view their herds before making your first purchases. That being said, the first goats purchased are usually based on emotion, not logic, where all criteria previously set for conformation, milk production and structure was thrown out the window.

That is truly acceptable and even seasoned breeders often fall prey to those cute little critters we all love so well. Take heart, once you get hooked, there will be others as 'you can't have just one'. ✕ usage - Why is mutton used for both sheep meat and goat meat? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange Why is mutton used for both sheep meat and goat meat? The meat of an adult sheep is called mutton. The meat of an adult goat is called chevon or mutton. In the English-speaking islands of the Caribbean, and in some parts of Asia, particularly Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and India, the word “mutton” is often used to describe both goat and sheep meat, despite its more specific meaning (limited to the meat of adult sheep) in the UK, US, Australia and several other English speaking countries. Source: Questions: Why mutton is used for goat meat in some Asian countries (and Caribbean)? Is this a semantic extension? What is the origin of this usage? Is mutton ever used for goat meat in North America? What word is common for goat meat in North America? For example: "goat meat" or "chevon"?

(You can talk about UK, NZ, AU etc. also) (Though, goat meat itself is not that common in North America comparing to other parts of the world) Not sure about your other questions, but Jared Diamond mentions in (I think) Guns, Germs, and Steel that sheep and goat were the first domesticated animals. Their shared family and history would, for me at least, answer the "origin of usage" question. With the exception of one episode of Seinfeld, I've never heard someone refer to goat as mutton. – jboneca May 2 '14 at 18:49 Among all the food animals that people breed, sheep and goats are pretty similar. So it's not surprising that the same word describes something about both. – Mitch May 2 '14 at 21:11 up vote 7 down vote accepted My answer addresses the questions What word is common for goat meat in North America? For example: "goat meat" or "chevon"? More precisely, it focuses on the question How common is the term chevon for goat meat in North America, and when and where did that term arise?

North American familiarity with the term chevon as a synonym for "goat meat" is easy to overstate. I had never heard of the term before reading this question, and the word does no appear in any Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, including the most recent edition—the Eleventh (2003). Merriam-Webster Online does include an entry for it, as follows: chevon : the flesh of the goat used as food but, disappointingly, the online dictionary doesn't provide a first known use date for chevon in English. A Google Books search for chevon for the years 1700–1927 turned up no references to the word in connection with goat meat (in English-language texts, anyway), though it did fetch several references to chevon as another name for the chub (Cyprinus cephalus, a freshwater fish related to carp), numerous references to the surname CheVon, and a considerable number of typos for chevron.

(I observe that EL&U's automatic spelling checker considers chevon a typo, too.) To solve the mystery of chevon, you must look at the Google Books search matches for 1928: According to the Agronomy Journal , volume 20 (1928), chevon is a portmanteau word invented by "commercial agencies" and promoted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture [combined snippets]: How does it come that, "No warrant for dismembering words and using certain of their letters in creating other words exists?" The term "chevon," as a name for goat meat was created by "dismembering" chevre (French for goat) and mouton (French for mutton) and "using certain of the letters." It was devised by commercial agencies and appears in a recent publication of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Farmers' Bulletin 1203:19, revised 1926). It is by no means the only instance of its kind. And from Otis W.

Barrett, The Tropical Crops (1928), we have this comment [combined snippets]: Chevon, the new official name of goat meat, is a very satisfactory source of animal protein; it is the cheapest meat available in both tropics. The common prejudice of the upper class against chevon is due largely to the odor of the old males, but when slaughtered before the age of five months there is practically no "taint" whatever, and if desexed (preferably by the simple modern vasocclusion method) the males may be allowed to reach full size. To judge from this Ngram chart ("from the corpus American English") of "goat meat" vs. "chevon" vs. "cabrito" vs. "kid meat," the initial promotional effort on behalf of "chevon" (the red line) subsided rather quickly as the Depression progressed, and the meat-eating public didn't embrace the term: In California (where I pursue a far from gourmet lifestyle), I am familiar with cabrito (meat from a young goat) from Mexican restaurants, but I've never knowingly encountered chevon.

As for mutton, I imagine that when I've seen it mentioned on a menu, I've just assumed that the offering was meat from an adult sheep. up vote 1 down vote Mutton Etymology "flesh of sheep used as food," late 13c., from Old French moton "mutton; ram, wether, sheep" (12c., Modern French mouton), from Medieval Latin multonem (8c.), probably from Gallo-Roman *multo-s, accusative of Celtic *multo "sheep" (cognates: Old Irish molt "wether," Mid-Breton mout, Welsh mollt); the same word also was borrowed into Italian as montone "a sheep." Transferred slang sense of "food for lust, loose women, prostitutes" (1510s) led to extensive British slang uses down to the present day for woman variously regarded as seeking lovers or as lust objects. Mutton chop is from 1720; as a style of side whiskers, from 1865. Etymology suggests that mutton has been used to refer to adult animals like rams and sheep since medieval times.

This use has probably survived centuries in countries where the consumption of these meats has always been consistent. North America, Chevon . While "goat" is usually the name for the meat found in common parlance, producers and marketers may prefer to use the French-derived word chevon (from chèvre), since market research in the United States suggests that "chevon" is more palatable to consumers than "goat meat". In North America goat meat is called mainly chevon apparently for marketing reasons. Common Diseases of Goats - Health - GOATWORLD.COM Your Email: Introduction The goat suffers with various diseases, which are caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites and other non-infectious agents. The diagnosis of the goat diseases not only based on the clinical symptoms is most difficult, as many diseases resemble one another. The important clinical symptoms of common diseases have been given, only to help the farmers to detect the sick goat at the earliest stage. Treatment is not complete and many drugs may cause toxicity, in cases of the serious disease problem of the goat. The farmers may take some steps, as recommended, to prevent further deterioration in the condition of the animal, until it is brought under the supervision of a goat health specialist.

It is observed that the seriousness can be prevented or minimized if timely preventive health care has been adopted in goat farming. Common diseases of goats are explain as under: Abortion Mostly occur from 6-8 weeks of pregnancy, veterinary treatment is needed to control infertility. This could occur due to drinking water containing salmonella typhinmurium. Abortion can occur in a goat fed on rich clover or trefoil. Acetonemia Is also called Ketosis. This metabolic imbalance caused due to goat fed large quantities of concentrated food. Anaemia Anaemia covers groups of conditions characterized by paleness of skin and membrane. Symptoms can be seen nictitating membrane of the eyes, mucous membrane of the mouth, skin around the udder and valve. Treatment can be done by the use of iron injection 5ml Dexavin (Pfizer) or Ferrofax (Duphar). Rinderpest Clinical symptoms: There is mild thermal reaction and diarrhea. Ulcerative lesions appeared on inside the lower tip and gums. Preventive care: Tissue culture rinderpest vaccine S/C could be used in pocket of infection. Anorexia If it is a loss of appetite, it could be voluntary Anorexia or Pathological Anorexia.

Arthritis In goat kids it may be Navel infection arthritis caused by corynebacterium pyogensis, streptococci, staphylococci, while non-superative arthritis is by birth, caused due to deficiency of vitamins and minerals. In old age, swollen joints from mycoplasmosis, occurs at 3-4 weeks of age. Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) Clinical symptoms: Sudden high temperatures (108�F), loss of appetite, sudden death, in less per acute form, goat may live for a day and develop bloody diarrhea. Preventive care: Keep the affected animal separate. Annual vaccination of goats in endemic area is recommended. Massive doses of penicillin 1/M may response in goat. Bronchitis This occurs due to lung worm infection or the feed place in drum, some time goat gets irritation and bronchitis that can be controlled by dampening the mixture with water or molasses water, this way dust in the feed will be reduced. Chronic coughing also occurs in mycoplasmosis.

Brucellosis (Brucella organisms) Clinical symptoms: Abortion in late pregnancy is the feature of the disease, retention of placenta and metritis are common. In male goat, infertility, orchitis and swollen joints are seen. Preventive care: Goats should be tested for brucellosis and isolated or cull the positive animals. Big-Head This occurs when goat heavily infested with worm, pale of mucous membrane, along with protruding nictating membrane and scouring, swollen head with Jaundice is seen in lepto spirosis, but the mucous membrane Jaundice often seen with yellow serum exudes from facial skin. Bloat This bloat occurs due to use of Lucerne hay, so goat becomes distressed, stamps its feet, bleats, urinate frequently, walk with stilted action. To prevent bloat, always use dry hay or dry pasture when ever feeding fresh legumes. Goat feed should be prepared by the combination of dry pasture with leaves of legumes. To avoid bloat, peanut oil sprinkled on feed is always helpful.

Cystitis Symptoms: It is an inflammation of urinary bladder, which show swelling of value, staining of perineum, frequent straining with small amount of urine, pus and blood in the urine, also show depression, anorexia and excessive thirst. Treatment: With antibiotic plus use of 2 litre of warm water 1 spoon of hibitane or Dettol. Contagious Ecthyma Clinical symptoms: Pustular and scabby lesions develop on the muzzle and lips. Bronchopneumonia and gastroenteritis have been observed in goat kids. Morbidity rate is very high 50-60%, but mortality rate may be 5% in goat kids. Preventive care: To check the spread, infected goat kids should be isolated. The lesions should be treated with antiseptic drugs. In generalized or systemic infection antibiotic should be given to prevent secondary bacterial complication. Collibacillosis/collisopticaemia (E. coli) Clinical symptoms: Goat kids under one month of age are commonly affected. Important symptoms are fever, diarrhea. or dysentery. Loss of appetite, dryness of hair and skin coat in later stages temperature became subnormal.

Preventive care: Rectal swabs to have E. coli and sensitivity test depending upon sensitivity, dose all newly born goat kids with a specific antibiotic. Darzin with neomycin chloromycetin, Septran and quixalin bolus etc., are commonly used. Chlamydiosis Clinical symptoms: Pneumonia, sometimes diarrhea. is present in goats. The pregnant goats may also abort in early stage of gestation. In young goat kids arthritis is developed. Preventive care: Treatment with penicillin is effective. Cheesy Gland (CL) It also called yolk boils, its scientific name is Caseous lymphadenitis is caused by the bacterium coryne and bacterium pseudotuberculosis. This bacterium causes the abscesses are boils usually visible as swollen lumps under the jaw or on the neck. In goats, the head is most commonly affected, so the most likely point of entry of this infection is through abrasions on the head or in the mouth. For treatment five different brands of cheesy-gland vaccines are available: Glanvac, cheesyvax, cydectin, Eweguard, Guardian and Websters 6-in-1.

Coccidiosis Clinical symptoms: Diarrhea., anemia, weakness and death have seen in coccidiosis of goat kids , in old animal milk production is reduced with foetid smell, develops. Preventive care: Faecal Examination is needed. Sulphamezathine or sulphadimidine 0.2 gm/kg body weight. Amprosol 20% solution 100 mg/kg body weight 4-5 days are effective or zoaquin (May and Baker). Dermatitis It could be many types, severity and symptoms depends on the cause and sites affected like: 1 - Labial dermatitis: This occur due to remains of milk residue around the mouth of pan-fed goat kids, skin becomes hard, cracked, leave disfigured area. Treated with Betnovate cream (Glaxo) or gell, correct the situation. 2 - Labial and interdigital dermatitis: This developed after eating plants like, nettles, ragwort azaleas or may be due to Tromboild species mites attacks. Lanoline and petroleum jelly helps, in case of mites Malathion 0.5% spray will help.

3 - Pustular dermatitis: This occurs on the teats and udder so udder covered with pus-filled eruption of staphylococcus aureus, it is treated by Phisohex which will break the pustules, clean with dettol, also Betamethasone cream helps to heal the damage skin. 4 - Allergic dermatitis: This happen due to mosquito or wasps bites to the skin area like udder and vulva. Treatment with protective cream application. 5 - Mange mite: Demodex and psoroptes results into intense itchy dermatitis. Treated with malathion and diazinon 10:1 as 1% solution. Eye Conditions 1 - Blepharitis: In this case inflammation of the eye lids have seen , with continual ocular discharge, eye should be washed with sodium sulphacetamid 2% solution, twice a day. Blepharitis occur with entropion, that is a hereditary defect, it can be cured by survey. 2 - Conjunctivitis: This situation occur due to foreign body like seeds, grass, thorns touch the cornea, which become swollen and reddish.

This can easily be cure by washing the eye with normal saline solution (1 level teaspoon of salt plus 600ml of worm water). 3 - Pink-eye. Is a contagious opthalmia, animals affected by mycoplasmosis, then ocular discharge also be seen. First eyes are washed with saline water, then treatment with 2% sodium sulphacetamide or Terramycin aerosol drops used in large herds. Individual animal is given Gentamycin drops, 2 drops twice a day. Dysentery This show presence of blood diarrhea., it may be a symptom of enterotoxaemia coccidiosis and some plant poisoning. Enterotoxaemia Is caused by toxin of clostridium perfringens type D. Clinical symptoms: Severe pain in the abdominal region, excitement, kids jump in the air and fell down, and sudden death is there. Preventive care: Kids of 3 months are should be vaccinated with 2.5 ml vaccine S/C and repeated after 14 days. Annual vaccination is required or sulphaguanidine tablets, 2-3 hours, total 30 tablets, plus 5ml chlorodyne for a hours.

Foot and Mouth Diseases Virus (O, A, C and Asia one type). Clinical symptoms: This disease have shown mild effect in adult goats. Vesicles on the tongue, lips, checks, gums, dental pad and on the skin between claws, occasional blisters on teats and under. Lameness is also seen in adult goats, Deaths have been observed in young goat kids. Preventive care: Isolate the sick goats and vaccinate the herd at the face of outbreak. Wash the mouth of infected goat with mild disinfectants like Alum, Potassium permanganate. Apply boroglycerine on the ulcers. Foot rot in goat Foot rot is a contagious disease, caused by a mix of different bacteria with the essential one being Dichelobacter nodosus. There are two main forms of foot rot - virulent and benign, they are caused by different strains of the bacterium Dichelobacter nodosus. The bacterial infection cause varying degree of damage to the horn of the foot, leading to lameness and significant loss of body weight. The foot rot disease are two types, benign and virulent. Both have been started as inflammations seen as moisture, reddening and loss of hair between the toes.

This disease is checked by the gelatin gel test (protease) measure the activity of enzyme protease, which are help to destroy the soft horn and tissue of the hoof. Type of foot rots Benign foot rot (U strains including mild U5 strains). Virulent foot rot (mild �S� strain also hot U5 strains). Virulent foot rot (more virulent �S� strains). Ectoparasitic infestations (Ticks, Sucking lice) Clinical symptoms: This disease cause irrigation, also helps in transmit of many diseases, causes anemia and poor health. Treatment: Cythion at monthly interval or whenever needed. Seven dust 5% is also used for lice. Goat Pox Clinical symptoms: Slight fever, congested area and vesicles, appear on ear, nose and udder. After vesicles containing pus, dry crust are formed. In goat kids, high temperature is seen , but death occurs before development of skin lesions. Preventive care: Isolate the sick goat and daily washing the lesions with hydrogen peroxide dilute with equal part of warm water followed by antibiotic cream. Milkers hand scrubbed in non-irritant antiseptic solution.

Hemorrhagic Septicaemia (P. multocida) Clinical symptoms: High fever, difficulty in respiration, coughing and sudden death may occur. Preventive care: Vaccination with H.S. Adjuvant vaccine is recommended before onset of rains. Heat stress In Sindh normal temperature in the day during summer month reach up-to 55�C, while goat normal temperature is 39-40�C. The high heat stress cause stroke and death of animal. Hypocalcaemia This also called �milk fever�, this occur the day following kidding, affected goats are unable to stand, breath slowly with force, fall into comma, may die ,unless treated with injection of calcium barogluconate with magnesium sulphate -60ml has to be given to the goat. Hoof trimming It is necessary, otherwise hooves grow to any shape, which brings extra pressure on leg ligaments and tendons which cause pain and distortion. This cause difficulty in walking, if the portion of hooves curled, then outer horn may accumulate mud and dung, which results into putrification and foot-rot. Always maintain correct proportion of toe to heel on the ground. This varies in the front and hind feet.

Hooves should be trimmed every 3 months. Hydrocyanic Acid (Jawar, Baru) Clinical symptoms: Nervous symptoms and sudden death of the goat. Preventive care: Blood is bright red in colour, Sodium thiosulphate 2 gm in 15 ml of water s/cut and sodium nitrite 1 gm are to be given. Indigestion It could be occur due to eating of azaleas, mangrove in flowers and fodder sprayed with insecticides. The indigestion result into loss of appetite, excrete flinty or small dropping, goat became lethargic. This need Epson salts like 120g, 80g, 60g and 30g on successive days. Heavy doze of magnesium carbonate 30g daily or Mylata 120g, three times a day used to neutralise excessive fermentation. New and fresh food should be given along with a mineral tonics like Ferri -Phos- Co (Parrishes food), and Metatone (Park Davis) 30ml twice a day to restore appetite.

Clove tea (use 12 cloves in 500ml of water, boil for 10 times, when cool divide into three parts) use as 3 times a day help to restore appetite. In case of anemia after illness, then use 5ml concentrated iron (Dexavin - Pfizer) or FerroFax 2ml Parentrovite (mixed) 1ml. Vitamin B12 for 3 days. Johne�s Disease (M. Paratuberculosis) Clinical symptoms: The symptoms are goats show loss of body weight, weakness and emaciation. Frequent diarrhea. in some adult goats also be reported . The clinical disease observed after 1-2 years of age in goats. Preventive care: Consultant the goat health specialist for testing of your goats. Segregate and cull the positive goat. There is no reliable test to detect J. D. in very initial stages. Insecticides (Aldrin, Endrin Chlordane and Dieldrin) Clinical symptoms: Uneasiness, dizziness and tremors, convulsions. Death occurs due to respiratory arrest during coma are the important symptoms. Preventive care: A saline purgative may be given.

To control convulsion Phenobarbital or largactil may be given. Calcium gluconate 10% may be given 1/V followed by antidote. Liver Fluke (Faciola gigantica) Clinical symptoms: Diarrhea., emaciation and oedema of throat, are commonly observed. Preventive care: Faecal examination is essential. Zanil (ICI) @ 10-15 mg/kg body weight and Distodin 20 mg/kg body weight are effective. Mycoplasmosis (M. agalactiae, M. capri, M. capricollum) Clinical symptoms: The goat develops high rise in temperature along with respiratory trouble. In some cases arthritis, mastitis in lactating goats have been reported... Preventive care: Treatment of affected goats with tylosin or erythromycin was found to be effective in early stage. Oxtetracyclin was also effective in reducing severity of disease. Mastitis (Staphylococci, streptococci, E. coli, Mycoplasma agalactiae, M.

arginini, Yeast and Fungi) Clinical symptoms: Fever in acute mastitis, udder is enlarged, hot painful, milk become watery, inconsistency often with flakes of blood, udder become hard, milk secretion very much reduced. In M. agalactiae, the affected quarter become atrophic or agalactic. Preventive care: After washing with KMnO4 solution, this solution, remove the milk carefully from the affected quarter. Introduce antibiotic 1/mammary infusion, leave for 24 hours and repeat for 3 days. But goat should be tested regularly to detect sub-clinical mastitis. Mastitis It is an inflammation of udder tissues it divided into acute infection, chronic infectious and miscellaneous causes. Acute infection: Udder become swollen, hot, tense, milk become watery or blood-stained, may contain clots or pus. Antibiotic injection is used to cure the situation.

Chronic infection: The systems are milk become sours soon, curdles, unpleasant, it need Rapid - Mastitis Test, it need treatment of terramycin, orbenin L/A or aureomycin, avoid to use chlora mpehnical because it reduces the milk production. Meliodosis Is caused by bacterium Pseudomonas pseudomallei (Malleomyces pseudomallei), found is soil and surface water, it effects goat through ingestion, cut or wounds, biting insects, this bacterium infects lungs, spleen, lymph nodes and then legs. This disease is diagnose by serological blood test. The only cure is slaughter the animal. Metritis Occurs after kidding or after false pregnancy. Symptoms are unusual discharge from vagina with less of appetite. Cured by sulphanilamide by mouth, sulphamezathine, sulphapyridine or sulphanidine tablets 2g twice a day for 4-5 days. Two types of lice are common in goat biting lice (Damalinia Caprae and Damalinia-limbata) and sucking lice (Linognathus stenopis).

In both cases goat rub herself against fences, walls and trees. treated by use of Malathion or Diazinon or pouring of 5-10 ml of Tiguvon (an oil based insecticide). Mange (Sarcoptes, Demodatic and Psoroptes) Clinical symptoms: Flakey scruffy dandruff on the skin, severe itching, hairlessness develops and the skin becomes thick, hard and corrugated. Preventive care: Skin scraping examination is essential. Clip hair and wash with warm water and soap. Apply 0.5% malathion or 0.5% Seven or 0.06% Lindane as spray, Swab or dip thrice at the interval of 7 days. Diptrex ointment 1% is effective. Nitrate/nitrite Poisoning (Nitrate/nitriterich fodder-maize/bajra) Clinical symptoms: Respiratory difficulty staggering gait, falling sudden death and urine positive for nitrate/nitrite are the usual clinical manifestations. Preventive care: Blood become chocolate brown in colour, treat the sick goat with Vit. C and Methyline.

Parasitic gastroenteritis (Haemonchus, Trichostrongylus, Oesophagostomum etc.) Clinical symptoms: Diarrhea. severe anemia (white eyes), emaciation and watery swelling under the jaw (Bottle Jaw) are the common symptoms. Preventive care: Faecal examination is necessary. Nilverm ICI @ 15 mg/kg body weight or Panacur @ 5 mg/kg body weight and Thiobendazole 50 mg/kg body weight should be given. Parasitic winter diarrhea. (Paramphistomiasis) Clinical symptoms: Occurs from October to March, loose to watery diarrhea., bottle jaw condition in advance, clinical cases are the main features. Preventive care: the disease is caused by immature stages. Postmortem of the affected animal is necessary for diagnosis. Zanil @ 10-15 mg/kg and Nilzan 10-15 mg/kg body weight are very effective. Parasitic - worm infestation These are divided into four groups, parasites of true or fourth stomach, parasites of small intestine, parasites of blind gut (Caecum) and parasites of large intestine.

Treatment by the use of broad spectrum anthelmintics. Rinderpest Clinical symptoms: There is mild thermal reaction and diarrhea. Ulcerative lesions appeared on inside the lower lip and on the gums. Preventive care: Tissue culture rinderpest vaccine S/C could be used in pocket of infection. Rabies Clinical symptoms: The disease develops usually after 20-60 days of bite, but not less than 10 days of bite. The goat becomes strange in behaviour and there is frothing and salivation. The goat does not eat or drink, slowly becomes paralysed and dies within 10 days of onset of disease. Preventive care: Vaccinate the goat soon after dog bite. Ring worm (Fungus) Clinical symptoms: Inflammation of hair follicles, falling of hairs, lesions are circular on the face, shoulder, neck, eyes, irritation and rubbing, thick crusts or scales may appear. Preventive care: After clipping hair and scrubbing with water and soap, apply acid salicylic or benzoic acid ointment 2.5% or tincture of iodine once daily till lesions heal or zephirin.

Salmonella infection (Salmonellosis) Happen due to the use of contaminated drinking water, results into loss of weight and milk production. Scabby mouth It is viral disease, highly infectious, this virus is from pox family is symptoms are scabby-pustular sores on the muzzle, tips and feet is also called labial dermatitis symptoms occur 38-40 hours after contact, it follows some minor injury caused by grass seeds or thistles, Lips infected, there is soreness between the toes, sores around the scrotum, eye, ears and valva. The only treatment is vaccination. Tetanus Caused by anaerobic bacterium called as clostridium tetani This bacteria develops in absence of air. Such wound occur in dehorning, disbudding, tattooing, castration, hoof trimming or accidentally from nails, tins, dog-bites, fighting bucks or grass seeds. Treated with tetanus antitoxin (100ml multi-dose CSL anti-toxin) or toxoid vaccine at 3-4 weeks, repeat 6-10 months after and then year. Tuberculosis (M.

tuberculosis) Clinical symptoms: Irregular low grade fever of long duration, coughing, difficulty in respiration, anemia, progressive emaciation and loss of body weight are the common clinical manifestations. Preventive care: Consult goat health specialist and get your goat tested with tuberculin. Tape worm (Moniezia etc.) Clinical symptoms: Diarrhea. and constipation, segments of tape worm may be seen in the faeces. Preventive Care : Panacur @10mg/kg body weight is very effective. Kamala 2-3gm/animal is also effective. Trace element deficiency Goat show symptoms of deficiency in trace elements of copper, boron, iodine, cobalt, magnesium , selenium and zinc. The treatment have been done by adding trace elements minerals in the diet. To cure deficiency symptoms like: silent heat, delayed. Conception, low birth-weight, retarded growth, higher proportion of male progeny and malfunction of fat metabolism. Tympany/Blost (Acidosis due to green fodder concentrate rich in carbohydrate such as Rice, Wheat, Gwar etc.) Clinical symptoms: Inappetance, dullness depression, increase pulse and respiration rate are seen.

Distended abdomen on left side due to dilated rumen (tight as drum). Froth comes from mouth , animal became restless, repeated lying down and die in short period. Preventive care: Drench carefully 28 gm soda in 284 ml of hot water. A cup of mineral oil may also relieve the condition. In acute case removal of gas with thick needle is needed. Urea poisoning (Urea/might have been taken accidentally) Clinical symptoms: Severe abdominal pain, tremors, dyspnoea and bloat. Preventive care: Vinegar or 2% acetic acid is to be given orally in repeated doses. Verminous Pneumonia (Dictyocaulus filaria) Clinical symptoms: Respiratory trouble with persistent or severe coughing. There is usually a discharge from eye and nostrils. Preventive care: Vaccination is commonly used against D. filaria. Dictyciden and Diethylcarbamazine are effective. Warts They occours frequently, can be found in udder, scrotum, lips, face, ear, legs and coronet. The warts can be of many sizes from small to large sizes.

If goats have warts on teats, then during milking blood may contaminate the milk. This have been treated by salicylic acid and acetic acid ointments. Conclusion The purpose of this paper is that farmer can check few visible symptom and, first-aid which not only prevent the further deterioration of the health of the goat, but it save the life. The farmer should be under stand the complication of disease, and reach to the specialist or health worker as early as possible. In case of danger of spreading contigeous diseases in the herd, immediately, time action of seeking the advice of health specialist can save the greater economic losses. About the author: The Sindh Rural Women�s Up-lift Group. 157.C. Unit.No.2.Latifabad.Hyderabad Fias Co Farm- Goat Medications, page 2 Goat Medications click here for page 1 To make this listing easier to print for you and easier for me to keep track of, I am leaving off the very large index from this page. For an index of this page (and page one), please see page one . Rx = Vet prescription needed for this item.

The following information has been complied for general reference and educational purposes only, and is not intended as a means of diagnosing and treating an animal. It is not intended, in any way to replace professional veterinary advice or care for your goats. The information presented here is not a comprehensive review these drugs and their uses. I am not a vet, do not pretend to be one, and do not consider myself an expert on goat medicine. The following information was originally compiled my me, for my own use, from various sources (on-line, books, anecdotally, and person experience) that reported the successful use of the following on goats, in the amounts listed. I am sharing it with you for general reference and educational purposes only. This information is presented without any guarantee, and I disclaim all liability in connection with the use of this information. The administration of all medications should be taken extremely seriously. Veterinary consultation is vital when diagnosing and treating sick animals. It is your, and your vet's, responsibility to make proper decisions concerning treatments and drug safety or effectiveness for a given situation. Never disregard veterinary advice, or delay in seeking it, as a result of information provided on this site.

Please note that most of the doses given on this site are "extra label" (Extra label means that the dosage given for goats differs from that found on the bottle and/or the Food and Drug Administration has not cleared their use in goats). Extra-label use of any product in a food producing animal is illegal without a prescription from a veterinarian; that includes the milk withdrawal information. Note on absence of meat withhold information: We are vegetarian, and not raise or sell goats for meat or meat related purposes. My site is for everyone, and I try to have it be thorough, but I do not gather information specific to killing goats, and so, I do not have it to share. The information on this page was originally compiled for my own use; I have no personal need for meat withhold times so I never collected it. The medications listed below probably do have meat withhold times; if you are looking for meat withdrawal information, you will have to research elsewhere. Important Note on Medication Dosages for Goats: Goats metabolize medications differently than other animals; drugs clear their system faster. As a result, goats require higher doses of drugs for effective treatment.

Most of the drugs available for use on livestock are not labeled for use in goats and so are not labeled with the correct dose for goats. For a treatment to be effective, you need to use the correct dose. Please note that most of the doses given for goats on this site are "extra label" (Extra label means that the dosage given for goats differs from that found on the bottle and/or the Food and Drug Administration has not cleared their use in goats) Misc. Injectables Prostin F2 Alpha Goat dose & treatment: IM Injection Induce heat: 1/2 to 1ml to bring an ovulating adult doe into standing heat. 65-75 hours after injection she will be ready to breed. To synchronize does: 1ml day 4 of cycle & again in 11 days. As an abortive: 2ml To Induce labor: 1/2 to 2.0 ml to bring a doe into active labor, with delivery in 28-57 hours. Milk withholding time: none Notes: Pregnant women, asthmatics or other persons with bronchial disease should handle this product with extreme caution, do not get it on your skin.

Be aware that almost all shots can be given SQ, even if the bottle says to give it IM. But, there is an exception: hormones must be given IM to be effective. Prostaglanin is a hormone and must be given IM. Drug Name: Anti-inflammatory & pain reliever: Used for swelling and inflammation once infection is under control: Dose: 1ml per 20 lbs. - IM Injection Used to induce labor in pregnant does when the slow introduction of labor over a 48-hour period is desired. Milk withholding time: 72 hours Notes: Use this drug only under the supervision of a vet. Can cause abortion; do not use on pregnant does. Dexamethasone is an anadrenal corticosteroid, a member of the glucocorticoid class of hormones. If used for more than 24 hours it must be used with an antibiotic or immune stimulating herbs because it suppresses the body's natural immunity while being used, thus leaving the animal open to infection. This is the immunization use to prevent Enterotoxemia. Goat dose: SQ Injection 2ml (no matter what weight)- one or twice annually Give to does one month before kidding.

Give to kids who's mother was vaccinated at 6 weeks and 21 days later. Give to kids who's mother was not vaccinated at one month of age, a second does 21 days later and a third does 21 days after that. Milk withholding time: none Usually causes a knot at the injection site. Drug Name: Clostridium Perfringes C&D Bactern - Antitoxin For treatment of: Enterotoxemia; severe diarrhea in very young kids; toxicity situations in which the goat is frothing at the mouth; sometimes administered to combat Floppy Kid Syndrome. This product provides short-term protection (just a few hours) but works quickly. Goat dose: SQ Injection 5 ml to young kids for prevention of Enterotoxemia (gives 10-14 day passive immunity) 3 ml up to three times a day to young kids for treatment of Enterotoxemia. 10-15 ml to Adults for treatment of Enterotoxemia. Milk withholding time: none Milk Fever - For more info on Milk Fever, click here. May aid in dilating the cervix during a long labor.

Goat dose: To treat Milk Fever: Give Orally 8 to 12 oz. given orally. Repeat 5-8 oz, three times a day until the doe is eating and symptoms are subsiding. To open cervix: SQ Injection 40 cc of Calcium Gluconate injected over the back. The injections should be broken down into 4 10 cc injections in 4 different sites. The injections should be given slowly Milk withholding time: none Calcium Gluconate is very inexpensive and should always be kept on hand. Drug Name: Goat Drugs and Dosages - Health/Medications - GOATWORLD.COM Your support of our advertisers helps support GoatWorld! GOAT DRUGS AND DOSAGES Rated 4.4 by 1354 responses. Send this Page to a Friend! Friend's Email: Your Email: This is a listing of different medications that are useful in treating problems with your goats. We are not experts or vets and you should only use this as general information and not expert advise. The majority of this information was taken from articles in goat magazines, specifically Goat Rancher.

We are not recommending any specific brand names nor specific dosages but believe we should include what was stated in the articles. General Information on Injections Intramuscular (IM) Injected deep within a major muscle mass, such as that in the hind leg or on the shoulder. It should be given with an 18 gauge, 2.5 to 4 cm needle, pointed straight into the muscle. Before injecting the drug, always withdraw on the syringe plunger to make sure you haven't hit a blood vessel. If this happens, blood will flow into the syringe. To correct, simply replace the needle in the muscle. Subcutaneous (SQ) Injected under the skin, usually in the neck or behind the shoulder. Usually a 1 to 2.5 cm needle is inserted at an angle through the skin. So that you do not stick yourself, pick up the skin with your fingers and insert the needle through the skin while it is pointed away from your fingers. Intravenous (IV) Injected into a vein, usually the jugular or neck vein. This procedure takes some skill and practice. Become thoroughly familiar with the method before attempting to use it.

Thevein must be blocked with one hand near the shoulder to enlarge it and make it visible. Usually a 4 cm. 18 gauge needle is used for IV injections. All IV injections should be given slowly. The heart should be closely monitored as heart block may occur. This may be done by use of a stethoscope, placing your ear against the chest, or by merely feeling the heart beat with your hand. Intramammary Injected within the milk gland, the end of the teat through the natural opening. Always wash the teat end with soap and water and wipe it with alcohol before injection. Use only sterile, blunt, teat infusion needles or "throw-away" mastitis medicine applicators. Unclean material entering the teat will case mastitis. Our vet has indicated this type of treatment for goats is of little value.

Important Conversions Warning - Warning - Warning - Warning - Warning ----- Micotil (tilmicosin) can cause fatal reactions in goats ----- Warning - Warning - Warning - Warning - Warning Medication (FluMeglumine) Prescription Anti-inflammatory that is good for bringing down high fever, stopping severe diarrhea in very young kids, calming the gut in digestive illnesses, and relieving pain and soreness associated with animal bites and other injuries. Cannot be used but once every 36 hours, because it builds up in vital organs and will cause permanent damage to the animal, including but not limited to ulcerations in the digestive system of the goats. Dosage is 1 cc per 100 lbs IM. Refrigerate Bar-Guard-99 Over-The-Counter Protests newborns against scours caused by K99 strains of E.coli. We use this to help prevent Floppy Kid Syndrome and it has worked well. We give 2cc drench right after kid has had some colostrum from the mother. Baytril (Enrofloxacin 2.27%) Prescription A broad spectrum antibiotic to be used only after other antibiotic therapies have failed. Can cause tenderness and swelling in joints.

Comes in injectable and tablet form. Injectable dose at 1 cc per 20 lbs. for five consecutive days. Good for gut-related illnesses. Benzathine Penicillin (long-acting penicillin) Over-The-Counter Antibiotic that has been overused and not effective against many problems. Dosage is 5 cc per 100 lbs SQ. Refrigerate Bo-Se and Mu-Se Prescription Injectable medication for selenium deficiency. Since selenium deficiency exists at different levels throughout the US, it is critical to follow your vet's direction on the usage of these products. Bovi-Shield Prescription Vaccine against bovine respiratory syncytial virus. For cattle, but some vets and ranchers are giving to goat herds. Annual revaccination needed. C&D Antitoxin Over-The-Counter Used for many problems. Fresh cuts, castration, dehorning. Severe diarrhea in very young kids, toxicity situations in which the goat is frothing at the mouth, one of the products administered to combat Floppy Kid Syndrome . Provides short-term protection (just a few hours) but works quickly towards solving the immediate problem.

Young kids should receive a minimum of 3 cc SQ up to three times a day; adults should receive 10-15 cc, depending upon size of the animal. C & D negates any protection previously given by CD/T vaccine therefore, wait for at least five days and re-vaccinate and booster shot. Refrigerate CD/T (Clostridium Prefringens Type C & D - Tetanus Toxoid) Over-The-Counter Provide long-term protection against overeating disease and tetanus . Newborn kids and newly purchased animals should be vaccinated with 2 cc (kids at one month of age) and then a second vaccination should be given 30 days later (kids at 2 months of age.) Two injections 30 days apart are required in order to provide long-term protection. Annually thereafter, one injection of 2 cc per animal will renew the protection. Can be given either IM or SQ. Do not be surprised if it makes a knot at the injection site. This is the body' reaction to the vaccination, and in most cases, it eventually goes away.

Refrigerate CHX Guard LA (.12% Chlorhexidine Glluconate) Prescription Aids in treatment of Sore Mouth . Contains an effective antibacterial agent in a long-acting gel. This adhesive-based gel adheres to the gums, thereby increasing the amount of time the antibacterial agent is in the animals mouth. CMT (California Mastitis Test Kit) Over-The-Counter Is a screening test to quickly detect mastitis. Colostrum Supplements and Replacers Over-The-Counter Do not confuse these two types of products. Newborns must have colostrum during the first hours after birth. If the dam is colostrum deficient, use the colostrum replacer. The best colostrum replacer is frozen colostrum taken from does on your property who have already kidded. This colostrum will have the immunities needed for your particular location. If you don't have a supply of frozen colostrum, then you must use a commercially-prepared goat colostrum replacer. In such instances, usage of colostrum supplements along with the replacer is often helpful.

Do not use colostrum or colostrum replacer beyond the first 24 hours of life. Switch to goat's milk or goat's milk replacer. CoRid Over-The-Counter Treatment for Coccidiosis . Give kids 30-40 cc of mixture twice daily; adults should receive 70-80 cc twice daily. Confine the entire exposed herd to a single source of water for five consecutive days. Using the treatment dosage on the CoRid package, mix CoRid into the only source of water. In some areas, vets are finding that new strains of coccidia are resistant to CoRid and should consider Albon or its generic equivalent, Sulfadimethoxine 12.5%. Cydectin Over-The-Counter A cattle pour-on dewormer. Use a a drench on goats. Works against internal and external parasites . We drench with 1cc per 15-18 lbs. Dexamethasone Prescription Can be used to induce labor if required in a doe after day 141 of pregnancy . Also used to improve appetite after kidding .

Doprem Prescription Eliminates respiratory distress in newborns caused by troubled births, including C-sections. Drop 2/10 cc under kid's tongue immediately upon birth to stimulate long activity. May also be used when kids are pulled out of their dams. Refrigerate. Epinephrine Over-The-Counter Never be without it. Used to counteract shock in animals from other medication. Always carry it with you when giving injections. Dosage is 1 cc SQ per 100 lbs. Ivomec 1% cattle injectable Over-The-Counter For eliminating stomach worms . A clear, oily liquid works best if used orally at a rate of 1 cc per 75 lbs. Do not under dose. Achieves a quicker "kill" via oral dosing. Kopertox Product for hoof rot and hoof scald. For topical application as a "liquid bandage". LA-200 (oxytetracycline) Over-The-Counter Broad-spectrum antibiotic use. Thick liquid is painful to the goats. Never use on pregnant does or kids under six but preferably under 12 months old. Interferes with bone & teeth formation both in utero and while kids are growing.

Can cause abortion in pregnant does. Dosage 1cc per 25 lbs. IM every third day for a maximum usage of three doses. The non-sting version of oxytetracycline is called Bio-Mycin. Can be used for pinkeye. Refrigerate. Lutalyse Prescription Used to bring a doe into heat or cause an abort of a early pregnancy not desired. If a doe has an unwanted breeding, wait 11 days and then give her a shot of lutalyse. We use 2cc in the muscle. Although Lutalyse will bring a doe into heat, it does not mean that she produced an egg. Milk of Magnesia Over-The-Counter Useful for constipation and toxicity reactions, including Floppy Kid Syndrome . Use as oral drench at rate of 15 cc per 60 lbs. Naxcel (ceftiofur sodium) Prescription Excellent broad-spectrum antibiotic for respiratory illnesses (pneumonia) . Comes in two bottles...one bottle contains a powder which must be kept refrigerated and another bottle of sterile water. When the two are mixed, they keep for only seven days.

So draw up syringes in dosages of 1/2 cc 1 cc 2 cc and 3 cc, put needle caps o them, place the filled syringes in a ziplock bag, label and date it, and put it in the freezer. Syringes thaw quickly, but hold the needle cap up, because some times the medication will settle into the needle cap. Dosages on the bottle are insufficient for goats. If newborn kids have respiratory distress or e.Coli infections, they must receive a minimum dosage IM of 1/2 cc daily for 5 consecutive days. A 100 pound goat needs at least 5-6 cc's of Naxcel IM over the 5-day course of treatment. Nuflor (Florfenicol) Prescription Same as Naxcel. Administer IM every other day for a minimum of three injections. Dosage is 1 cc per 25 lbs. Refrigerate. Oral Ruminate Gel Over-The-Counter Should always be used after the completion of antibiotic therapy and treatment for diarrhea/scours . Also works well when shipping goats. Refrigerate.

Ovine Ecthyma Vaccine (live virus) Prescription For the vaccination of sheep and goats against sore mouth infection. Humans have been infected with this virus. Protect against such accidents. Oxytocin Prescription Use when a doe kids and does not pass her afterbirth. Must be used before the cervix closes (within approximately five hours after kidding ). Causes contractions that expel the afterbirth. This is not a comfortable experience for the doe, so use it sparingly. Dosage is 1.5 cc per 100 lbs. Vet has recommend we use .5 cc to doe. Pepto-Bismol Over-The-Counter Controls diarrhea in kids under one month old. Use up to 2 cc every four to six hours for newborns; 5 cc over the same timeframe for kids approaching one month old. Follow up with oral ruminant get Probios to repopulate the gut with vital live bacteria used for digestion. Do not use Immodium AD to control diarrhea in goats, because it stops the peristaltic action of the gut and death is a likely result of its use. Primor Prescription Oral antibiotic that comes in tablet form, by weight of animal, for gut-related infections.

Primor 120 is for 5-15 lb goats, Primor 240, 10-30 lb goats; Primor 600, 25-50 lb goats; and Primor 1200, 50-100 lb goats. Give two times the appropriate weight's dosage the first day, than then match the goat's weight for the next 9 consecutive days. Probios Over-The-Counter Used to get the rumen back working. Contains a source of live naturally occurring microorganisms. We use this prior to trips with goats and after shots to keep the rumen microorganisms in balance and working. Procaine Penicillin G (Regular) Over-The-Counter Good for treating Clostridial myositis, Enterotoxemia , or Strep. mastitis . Generally used twice a day. Give in the muscle if you want the blood level to come up faster. SQ injections are less damaging and usually less painful than IM injections. Penicillin injections that hit a blood vein can kill an animal almost immediately. Dosage recommended between 3-5 cc per 100 lbs.

Propylene Glycol Over-The-Counter For ketosis in does. Comes in one-gallon containers. Use 50-60 cc twice a day for an average-sized doe until she gets back on feed. Administer orally. If this product is not available, use molasses or Karo syrup. Red Cell Over-The-Counter Red Cell can be used to combat anemia in goats. Packages in quart bottles, use it in conjunction with Vitamin B12 injections or as a stand-alone treatment. Should be administered daily via mouth for at least one week in no less than three cc amounts for an average-sized goat. Re-Sorb oral electrolytes Over-The-Counter For rehydrating sick animals, regardless of age. Can be used as an oral drench, put into baby bottles for kids to suck, or mixed into pans of drinking water. Each packet should be mixed with 1/2 gallon warm water. Selenium with Vitamin E Complements potential deficiencies. Deficiencies can result in mastitis , retained placentas, and white muscle disease. Spectam Scour Halt Over-The-Counter Controls diarrhea in adults and kids over one month of age. This is a pig scour medication which works well on goats.

Follow label directions when pumping this liquid into the goat's mouth. Follow up with oral ruminant gel (Probios) to repopulate the gut with live bacteria necessary for food digestion. Synergized De-Lice Over-The-Counter Applied along the backbone from base of neck to base of tail. Follow the directions carefully, and do not use on kids under one month old. Maximum application is 3 oz. per animal, regardless of weight. Tagament Over-The-Counter Use in conjunction with Primor for gut-related pain resulting from illness like coccidia . Dosage is one half of a HR200 Tagamet (200 mg) for 3 - 5 days. Tetanus Antitoxin Over-The-Counter Protection against tetanus and tetanus-like infections. Comes in single-dose vials; use the entire vial IM for adults; cut it back proportionately for kids. No sooner than five days after this medication is last used, will have to re-vaccinate with CD/T and booster. Thiamine (Vitamin B12) Prescription Used in conjunction with large dosages of antibiotics to treat listeria and goat polio, diseases which demand vet assistance.

Moldy feed and hay may cause these illnesses. Refrigerate. Tincture Iodine 7% Over-The-Counter Topical antiseptic for use to reduce the risk of infection of superficial cuts and abrasions. Use on navel cords at birth of kids after mother has cleaned them. To-Day (cephapirin sodium) Over-The-Counter For mastitis treatment. Milk out the bad milk/pus/blood and infuse one tube of To-Day into each infected udder for a minimum of two consuctive days. Triangle 9 Over-The-Counter Vaccine for pneumonia type of illness. For cattle but some vets are using on goat herds. Given annually. Tylan 200 For respiratory problems. Dosage 1 cc per 25 lbs for 5 consecutive days IM. Refrigerate. Valbazen Over-The-Counter De-wormer of the "white" wormer family. Can cause abortion in pregnant does at certain points in the the pregnancy . Vitamin B12 Prescription Wonderful for use on goats who are anemic from worms or stressed from just about any illness. Dosage 1 cc per 100 lbs. Refrigerate.

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Question: What name is given to a young goat?
Answer: Kid