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HOOF & HORN FARM HEALTH
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Note: This is our farm's management plan. We have provided this for
informational purposes only.
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Annual CD/T Vaccine. For
immunizing against tetanus and overeating disease. 2 cc per goat.
The first time an animal is given the vaccine it must have a 2cc booster
shot 30 days later. Vaccinate newborn kids at 5 days, and then 30-45 days with
2cc and
provide a 2cc booster shot 30 days later. |
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Annual Pneumonia Vaccine. Triangle 9 + HS
or Elite 9 + HS for immunizing against Pneumonia and 8 other
respiratory problems. We give 2 cc per goat Sub-Q. Kids must be at
least 2 months old. Give 2 cc booster shot one month later.
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Drench 1 month old kids with
Di-Methox 40%. Used for the prevention of colibacillosis caused by
K99 strains of Escherichia coli. Also a great prevention program
against coccidiosis. Dose is 1.5cc once per day for 7 days. |
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Preventive De-worming.
1cc per 20 lbs
body weight of Moxidectin (Quest). Quest comes as a gel in a horse tube
dispenser, so you can measure the dose into a syringe for accuracy. DO
NOT OVER DOSE WITH THIS PRODUCT. Make sure you use a GOAT weight tape
or an accurate scale.
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Regular
pasture/barn cleaning. Clean up old hay and manure at least every two weeks or
so in order to maintain a decent environment for the goats. This
prevents a host of illnesses.
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Treat
animals with Pro-Bios or Calf Pac after every antibiotic
treatment to keep the "good" stomach bacteria alive. Rumen function
relies on these bacteria. |
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Lab testing. Test for CAE
& CL every 6 months. Test
for TB and Brucellosis yearly to maintain your state herd certification and
accreditation. If you have Nubians, test yearly for G6S.
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COMMON HEALTH ISSUES
This list is by no means
complete, and only represents some common problems that can occur when raising
goats. It is my intention to list here treatment methods that I have used
and found successful, not only by myself, but by many others in the goat community. The information listed
here is in NO WAY meant to replace the expertise of a qualified veterinarian.
However, not all locations have the benefit of having vets that can or will
treat goats. The management technique is PREVENTION.
Please LEARN about goats BEFORE
you purchase them.
Goats ARE NOT lawn mowers. If you
want a mower, buy a Murray. Goats are not trash disposer. They don't want to eat
garbage any more than you do. The fable that goats eat garbage is just that.
Goats are like 3 year olds. Everything must be tasted to see if it is
worthwhile. That's is probably why people began thinking goats eat everything. A
good quality diet of the PROPER food for ruminants is required to maintain and
produce quality goats.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
| Temperature |
102.5 - 104 degrees F |
| Pulse Rate |
15 to 30 per minute |
| Rumen Movements |
1 -1.5 per minute |
| Heat Cycles |
16-24 days |
| Gestation |
142-155 days |
COMMON
DISEASES AND TREATMENTS
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