| We all search the media for good sources. Here is a list of books and weblinks that I have found useful. We have just started construction to this page and will update weekly as we research each topic. If you know of a helpful link please forward it to us. |
| Poisoning and Toxicity identify plants USDA 4000 images poisoning and toxicity in goats poisonous plants |
Goat Health Links
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| The Haemonchus Contortus stomach worm is noted as one of the leading causes of death to a goat. The development of treatment resistance is of great concern as new medications are not on the near horizon. New treatment screening protocols have been developed to screen and treat affected goats while attempting to minimize further resistance in herds. Find out more about "smart drenching", "FAMACHA" in addition to checking with your local extension agent to discuss regional resistance patterns in your JAVMA DISCUSSES GROWING PARASITE PROBLEM LIFE CYCLE OF THE H.CONTORTUS WORM SMART DRENCHING FAMACHA Parasite Control for Goats Doing Your Own Research and Fecal Egg Counts by The Southern Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control Diagnosing Parasitism in Goats at Langston University by using the fecal egg count technique described here in simple easy to follow instructions CONDUCTING FECAL EGG COUNTS Use McMasters slides to conduct easy fecal egg counts PURCHASE MC MASTERS SLIDES |
| Enterotoxemia Overeating Disease in Goats and Sheep Also see Vaccinations Diagnosing and Treating Enterotoxemia |
| Diarrhea (scours) Scouring is a symptom of a wide range of conditions. Coccidiosis is one cause of scours and can kill kids. Have your vet screen for cocci loads in your adult goats and recommend a course of action. Management and Control of Coccidia in Goats Treatment of Scours in goats |
| Caseous Lymphadenitis, C.L. Caseous Lymphadenitis is a concern to all goat owners. Treatment options vary as do I have listed links to articles we found valuable in researching the topic. CASEOUS LYMPHADENITIS IN GOATS By: John S. Glenn, DVM, Ph.D. Extension Veterinarian - UC Davis May 2009 AVMA Abstract, comparison of three treatment regimens "Caseous Lymphadenitis What Is It And How to Cope With It" by Suzanne Gasparotto Onion Creek Ranch CL update Colorado Serum Company as used by Onion Creek Ranch CL in goats and the use of Autogenous vaccines |
| Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis, CAE CAE is caused by a retrovirus that was first diagnosed in 1974. It is considered one of the most important diseases affecting the goat industry. Dr. Ann Pieshel of Tennessee is a fan of the lab at WSU and recommended them for CAE screening in addition to other diseases. CAPRINE ARTHRITIS ENCEPHALITIS WSU update on CAE and screening / testing Washington Animal Diagnostic Lab |
| External Parasites Ticks, Lice and other fun creatures you don't want to meet External Parasites of Goats and treatment |
| Vaccinations VACCINATING A GOAT HERD |
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