Treatment of kids: symptoms of diseases and how to deal with ailments, prevention

Treatment of adult goats and kids, of course, should be handled by veterinarians. True, pet owners should be aware of what their pets can get sick with. After all, it is important to recognize the disease in time and treat it at an early stage. The cause of most diseases is the improper maintenance and feeding of animals. There are diseases that affect goats in case of direct contact with infection carriers.

Infectious diseases

This category of diseases includes those that are caused by the penetration of various pathogens (viruses or bacteria) into the body of goats.Infection leads to disease only if the animal is weakened and does not have the necessary immunity. Such diseases are treated with medicines, including antibiotics. Only preventive vaccinations save from the most dangerous diseases, that is, vaccination at the age of 3 months.

Smallpox

This viral disease is spread by direct contact with smallpox-sick animals. Goats can also become infected in the pasture, where an infected herd sometimes grazes, that is, through the grass. Smallpox can be identified by the characteristic reddish pockmarks that appear on the head, around the eyes and mouth, and on the genitals and udders of goats. The incubation period is only 1-2 weeks.

Animals get smallpox in different ways. Some recover after 2-3 weeks, and some get sepsis (infection) and die. Only preventive vaccination saves from smallpox. They make it for both adult and young goats. The main thing is that the animal is he althy.

FMD

This is also a viral disease, which can be determined by looking into the goat's mouth. A rash appears on the mucous membranes in the form of bubbles, which eventually burst, turn into sores. Animals affected by foot-and-mouth disease show redness in the area of the hooves, then foci of decay appear. The cause of the disease is infection from sick animals. FMD in 9 cases out of 10 leads to the death of goats. Sick animals are usually sent for slaughter. Only vaccination can save goats from FMD.

Listeriosis

This bacterial contagious disease is impossible to miss. Listeriosis affects the nervous system of goats. In animals, coordination of movement is upset, muscle tremors, convulsions, agitation, or, conversely, lethargy appear. Pregnant goats may have miscarriages. Listeriosis is carried by rodents and initially treated with antibiotics.

In most cases, treatment fails and results in death. The only way to save goats from listeriosis is through vaccination.

Pasteurellosis

This bacterial disease is characterized by multiple hemorrhages (red spots) on the mucous membranes and skin. Pasteurellosis is transmitted by sick animals and even through insect bites. Infected goats become lethargic, inactive, lack appetite, breathing is heavy and frequent, rhinitis and cough appear. The disease is treated with a special serum and antibiotics (penicillin and tetracycline). Vaccination is recommended to prevent pasteurellosis.

Brucellosis

This disease is also called M altese fever. Brucellosis in goats is usually asymptomatic. In goats, the testicles swell a little, and in females, nodular thickenings form on the udder. Brucellosis leads to involuntary miscarriages and the appearance of polyarthritis. The disease is contagious and is transmitted through the milk and meat of infected animals and through direct contact. There is no cure for brucellosis, but there is a vaccine for it, but only he althy kids can be vaccinated.

Infectious pleuropneumonia

This is a contagious disease that is transmitted from sick animals through the air. Sick goats begin to cough, they have mucus from their noses, lethargy, depression, and a sharp increase in temperature are noticeable. Pleuropneumonia often leads to the death of goats. She is treated with the help of Novarsenol. You can get a preventive vaccination against pleuropneumonia.

Infectious mastitis

This disease is characterized by severe (gangrenous) inflammation of the udder. The causative agent is staphylococcus aureus. The infection enters the udder through damaged skin and leads to extensive red spots and inflammation. In the early stages, mastitis is treated with antibiotics ("Bicillin") and sulfanilamide preparations.Gangrene and abscesses require surgery.

Causes of mastitis: dirty bedding, dampness, drafts, cold, poor feeding, udder injuries.

Udder furunculosis

The causative agents of this disease are staphylococci and streptococci. Large boils appear on the udder of diseased goats, then they fester. Extensive skin lesions lead to a deterioration in the condition of animals and a decrease in milk yield. Furunculosis is treated with streptocide, and the skin is wiped with antiseptics, boils are smeared with iodine, ichthyol ointment. The disease occurs with poor nutrition and maintenance without bedding (on concrete) or on dirty straw.

Genital diseases

Male and female have diseases of the reproductive organs. These diseases lead to a decrease in productivity and reproductive functions. Males suffer from orchitis (inflammation of the testes). This disease occurs due to trauma and tissue infection, is characterized by swelling of the scrotum, and in severe cases is treated with antibiotics and sulfonamides.

Females suffer from their diseases (vestibulitis, vulvitis, vaginitis), that is, inflammation of the vagina with the release of liquid and cloudy exudate. As a treatment, the introduction of antimicrobial emulsions and ointments into the vagina is prescribed.

Trichophytosis

This is ringworm, that is, a contagious fungal disease when bald areas appear on the skin, covered with crusts and scales. Fungi can be in the soil, rodents and sick animals are their carriers. Trichophytosis is treated with fungicidal agents, vaccination is carried out as a preventive measure.

Infectious stomatitis

This is a viral disease that is characterized by inflammation of the oral mucosa and increased salivation, the appearance of vesicles and ulcers in the mouth.Cause of stomatitis: coarse and poor-quality feed. Sometimes pimples in the mouth appear due to infection with foot and mouth disease. Ordinary stomatitis is treated with streptocide powders, washing the mouth with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, soda or chamomile.

Hoofrot

The disease is caused by bacteria found in the pasture, which affect the epithelium of the hooves. In the interhoof gap, inflammation appears, purulent discharge, the goat limps, her temperature rises. During treatment, hooves are washed, baths are made, and antibiotic injections are prescribed to the animal itself (Nitox 200).

Noncommunicable diseases of goats

Pets are sensitive to conditions and feed. Goats can catch cold if kept in the cold. In case of malnutrition, poor nutrients, vitamins and minerals, their immunity decreases, problems with metabolism or stomach appear.

Arthritis and arthrosis

This is a disease of the joints. The development of diseases can be prevented by feeding goats with legumes and vitamin D. Arthritis and arthrosis are severe and not always treatable. The most characteristic signs of diseases: changes in the shape of the joints, pain, swelling, lameness. A sick animal lies most of the time, breathes frequently, and has a fever. Patients are prescribed chongroprotectors, steroids and NSAIDs.

Rickets

Reason: lack of vitamin D, unsanitary conditions, feeding sour and spoiled food. This is a disease of young kids born from weakened queens and not getting enough sunlight. Sick animals move little, eat poorly, lag behind in growth and development. For treatment, injections of vitamin D and other vitamins and minerals are prescribed, as well as improved feeding, walking in the fresh air.

Avitaminosis

The disease occurs when there is a deficiency of vitamins in feed. Animals weaken, become lethargic, they lose their appetite, in severe cases, convulsions are observed in a kid or miscarriages in females. During treatment, goats are improved living conditions and feed, and pharmacy vitamins and minerals are also prescribed. In winter, as a prevention of beriberi, it is recommended to give spruce and pine branches, vegetables (carrots, pumpkin, beets).

Injuries

These active animals are often injured in the pasture. There are various kinds of injuries: udder, nipple, hooves, limbs. The affected area must be disinfected with an antiseptic. If there is bleeding, it must be stopped with a tight bandage. In case of fractures of the limbs, a splint is applied. The injured hoof is treated with a disinfectant solution and bandaged.

Mastitis (non-infectious)

If a goat gets sick with mastitis after lambing, it means that she was milked too late or an infection got into the udder, for example, due to teat injury and dirty bedding. During treatment, the udder is massaged and lubricated with ichthyol ointment or a preparation based on novocaine, milk is removed, and if a bacterial infection is detected, Mastiet Forte is prescribed.

Cracked nipples

This problem occurs when milking is not done correctly, dairy goats are kept on coarse litter, or as a result of milk feeding of kids. Cracks in the nipples are treated with antiseptics. The udder can be washed with warm boiled water and wiped dry. Before each milking, it is recommended to lubricate the teats with grease or Vaseline.

Ketosis

Metabolic disease that occurs when there is an excess of cereal mixtures in the diet. Characteristic symptoms: acetone smell of urine or milk. Ketosis is treated by adjusting the diet, enriching the diet with vegetables, sweetened with water. In winter, they give spruce or pine branches and pharmacy vitamins.

Poisoning

If a goat does not eat anything, lies and groans, it has stomach problems, it means that it has poisoned itself. Causes: eating poisonous plants, poor-quality feed, the use of toxic substances, pesticides, medicines. Treatment depends on the activity of the poison. Poisoning is treated with gastric lavage, enema. Animals are given adsorbents (activated carbon) and diuretics.

Prevention includes feed control. It is especially important to monitor the nutrition of young kids, whose body can not cope even with poisonous plants (buttercups, sweet clover).

Dyspepsia

This is a digestive disorder in newborn kids. Pathology occurs as a result of poor nutrition of pregnant females who have given birth to weak cubs.The kids vilify, do not eat anything, lie on the floor. Young animals are prescribed the introduction of solutions of bicarbonate and sodium chloride, antibiotics, sulfonamides.

Gastroenteritis

This is a disease that occurs when eating spoiled or moldy feed. In sick goats, appetite disappears, diarrhea appears. Laxatives and antiseptics (Salol) are prescribed for the treatment of gastroenteritis.

Acute tympania of the scar

This disease is the result of improper feeding. If a goat eats a lot of legumes or soapy plants, wet grass, drinks a lot of water, then she may experience bloating due to the accumulation of gases in it. Symptoms: refusal to eat, depression. The goat stops belching, sometimes the head shakes. Tympania is treated by pulling the tongue out of the mouth or releasing flatus with a rubber tube.

Bronchitis

Inflammation of the bronchi causes hypothermia and poor feeding. The disease is recognized by a strong or weak cough. Bronchitis is treated with drugs (antibiotics, sulfonamides, aminophylline).

Parasitic diseases

Animals such as goats graze in the meadow, that is, they eat from the ground, eat unwashed vegetables, and they also come into contact with various pets (chickens, dogs, cats). It is possible to protect them from worms and fleas only through preventive measures, that is, vaccination (Ivomek, Dektomax and other macrocyclic lactones).

Echinococcosis

This disease usually affects dogs. Echinococcus larvae are the causative agents of echinococcosis. Parasites can live in the intestines, lungs, spleen, kidneys, liver, and even the heart. The disease is asymptomatic. Only vaccination helps to protect yourself from echinococcosis.

Fascioliasis

The disease occurs when infected with trematodes of the genus Fasciola. This parasite lives in the liver. Sick goats eat poorly, weaken, the mucous membranes of the eyes become yellowish. Fascioliasis is treated with anthelmintics ("Hexichol", "Acemidophen").

Monieziosis

The disease of pets is caused by ribbon-like moniesia living in the small intestine. Infected goats lose their appetite, develop diarrhea, and fragments of parasites are visible in the feces. In the treatment, anthelmintic drugs ("Fenasal") are used.

Piroplasmosis

This is a seasonal disease carried by ixodid ticks. Parasites take up residence in blood cells and destroy red blood cells. Sick animals weaken, their temperature rises. If the goat is not treated, it may die. For treatment, use "Flavacridine", "Azidin".

Eimeriosis

These are the simplest coccidia living in the epithelial cells of the small intestine. Infected goats eat poorly, lose weight, vilify, and have a fever. For treatment, Clopidol, Pharmkoktsid, Norsulfazol, Monensin, Himkoktsid are prescribed.

Linognathosis

This is a disease caused by lice. Sick goats rub against trees and walls, lose weight, they have itching, dermatitis. During treatment, "Deltanol", "Baymek" are prescribed.

What body temperature should a goat have normally

The normal body temperature of an adult goat is 38.5-40.5 degrees. You can measure it using a special device - a thermometer with a long end, which is inserted into the anus of the animal. If the temperature is low (36-37 degrees), then most likely it is a symptom of poisoning or metabolic diseases. Too high (41-42 degrees) indicates the infectious, inflammatory nature of the disease.In addition, a goat infected with an infection sweats its neck, pulse and breathing quicken, ears and legs get cold. Average, that is, normal temperature is a sign of good he alth.

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