Goats

  • This on-line list of goat diseases, treatments and prevention has been compiled by Dr Max Merrall, DMV PhD, who has been a practising vet for almost 40 years.
  • American Boer Goat Association
    • This San Anelo-based association provides information on breeds, membership, calendar of events, etc.
  • Breeds of Goats
    • Oklahoma State University website providing information on the various breeds of goats.
  • Caseous Lymphadenitis
    • Information from Colorado State University on this bacterial disease which forms absesses on subdermal lymph nodes.
  • Disbudding (dehorning) goat kids
    • Information on disbudding (dehorning) goat kids. Discusses the timing, necessary materials, process, and provides photographic examples.
  • DISEASES AND THE SHOWRING
    • Extension Goat Handbook discussion of common show goat diseases.
  • Enterotoxemia in Lambs/Goats
    • This article by Nebraska Cooperative Extension discusses the causes, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention methods of this potentially fatal disease.
  • Goat Hoof Trimming Procedure
    • Hoof trimming procedure for goats. Illustrated.
  • Pink Eye Treatment
    • The signs and causes of pinkeye, a painful eye disease that is common in cattle,sheep, and goats are covered, as well as control and treatment procedures.
  • SheepAndGoat.com
    • Common diseases of sheep and goats.
  • Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association
    • This San Angelo-based association provides industry news, legislative updates, market information, and much more for the sheep and goat industry.
  • Urinary Calculi in Lambs and Goats
    • Discussion of urinary calculi (stones) in goats as well as treatment alternatives.

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