Goat Medicine

• What are the two types of scoring mentioned for body condition?

  Lumbar and Sternal Scoring
• What does "average or double figure" refer to in body condition scoring?

  It indicates a scoring system for assessment
• Why should fat deposits not be compared to sheep?

  Because they are not in the same place
• What is recommended for local anaesthetic use?

  Mixing to dilute in water for injection
• What is the dose of Lidocaine for a 30Kg pygmy goat?

  1.5ml of 50mg/ml Adrenacaine
• Who is legally allowed to disbud goats?

  A Vet

  
• When should disbudding occur in goats?

  Between 2 and 7 days old

  
• How does disbudding in goats differ from calves?

  It is not the same process
• Why are local anaesthetics not well tolerated in goats?

  They have a low toxic dose
• What is a risk associated with the goat's skull during disbudding?

  It is very thin and easy to fracture
• What is a resource available for goat welfare education?

  BVA Animal Welfare Foundation DVD
• What are the signs of false pregnancy in goats?

  Abdominal enlargement and udder development
• What is associated with persistent CL in false pregnancy?

  Prostaglandin treatment
• How is Prostaglandin administered for false pregnancy?

  Two doses 12 days apart of Lutalyse

  
• What is a key characteristic of parasitic gastroenteritis in goats?

  Limited immunity with age
• How does parasitic gastroenteritis differ in goats compared to sheep?

  They differ in treatment needs
• What is necessary for large herds of goats regarding housing?

  Housing is usually necessary
• Why is regular faecal egg counting important?

  To monitor parasite burdens
• What are significant egg numbers excreted due to?

  Lack of available grazing
• What is the impact of limited grazing on goats?

  It leads to very high burdens of parasites
• What are the important UK species of parasites in goats?

  Teladorsagia, Trichostrongylus, Nematodirrus, Haemonchus
• What is the risk of co-grazing with sheep and camelids?

  Parasite/host interaction is different
• What is the main symptom of Haemonchus contortus in goats?

  Anaemia
• What is a key sign of fluke in goats?

  Not common but needs to be on DDx list
• How is acute fluke diagnosed?

  Diagnosis on post-mortem examination
• What is a risk when using flukicides?

  They can be toxic and fatal
• What is Eprinex used for?

  It is a licensed pour-on product
• What is the significance of SCOPS principles?

  They guide correct dosing and usage
• What is the iceberg infectious disease concept in goats?

  Conditions may be unknown until clinical signs appear
• What are the symptoms of Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE)?

  Lameness, swollen joints, weight loss
• How is CAE transmitted?

  Through infected colostrum and milk
• What is the diagnosis method for CAE?

  Serology for antibodies
• What is a challenge in diagnosing Johne's disease?

  Testing is not reliable and can yield false positives
• What is a key prevention method for Johne's disease?

  Avoid feeding pooled colostrum or milk
• What is the treatment for Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA)?


  Culling of positive animals
• What is a symptom of nutritional bloat/acidosis?

  Sudden onset of discomfort
• What is a treatment option for acute ruminal acidosis?

  Oral deflation and supportive care
• What is a risk factor for developing urinal calculi in goats?

  Reduced water intake
• What clinical signs indicate urinal calculi in goats?

  Straining to urinate and dribbling
• What is the relationship between diet and urinal calculi development?

  Diet is the biggest risk factor