Ok everyone, I need some advice. I recently got an entire herd of goats. All most all of them were bred when I got them. I have a couple that have developed coughs. I am still very new to having Nigerians and I am worried about pneumonia. Since the temp has dropped so much here, the cough really worries me. So my question is what kind of antibiotics are ok for pregnant goats? Thank you in advance for everyone's help.
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I really hated it at first as well, but when she has otherwise stayed healthy and performed so well, I've finally decided to stop worrying about it. I hope it turns out well for your girl!
It is really not unusual for a goat to start coughing or choking when pressure is put on their throat. I've even seen some collapse at a show when someone pulls on their collar too hard. Their throats are pretty sensitive.
My doe is just the same! When I lead her, she coughs with the least pressure on her neck. I have wondered with my doe if she'd had an injury or something. There has never been any change in the reaction to pressure on her neck, and I've had her for over 1.5 years now.
Nicholas Windsor said:
I also have a goat who has a cough. She has no other signs for me to worry. She doesn't go off feed, she is super social, and is really playful, just like a normal goat. She does have one thing related to her cough that concerns me. When you put a collar on her and pull on her collar or if you just press on her neck/ chest area it will trigger a cough. I have wormed her a couple times in case it was lung worm and that didn't seem to help. I also took her to the vet once and they didn't know why she would be coughing. They gave her a shot of Nuflor though, still had no affect. Does this sound familiar to to anyone?
I also have a goat who has a cough. She has no other signs for me to worry. She doesn't go off feed, she is super social, and is really playful, just like a normal goat. She does have one thing related to her cough that concerns me. When you put a collar on her and pull on her collar or if you just press on her neck/ chest area it will trigger a cough. I have wormed her a couple times in case it was lung worm and that didn't seem to help. I also took her to the vet once and they didn't know why she would be coughing. They gave her a shot of Nuflor though, still had no affect. Does this sound familiar to to anyone?
As others have said, coughing by itself is not necessarily a sign of illness. Do you live on a dirt road? Was the last bale of hay dusty? How often are they really coughing? Is it only when bringing up cud or when eating in a group and fighting for food? Sick goats look and act sick. If they're eating, drinking, chewing their cud, walking around, and acting goaty, they're probably fine.
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Thanks, you too!
I really hated it at first as well, but when she has otherwise stayed healthy and performed so well, I've finally decided to stop worrying about it. I hope it turns out well for your girl!
Hmmm, I hate not knowing why she just coughs. I think it is getting better but she still has it.
It is really not unusual for a goat to start coughing or choking when pressure is put on their throat. I've even seen some collapse at a show when someone pulls on their collar too hard. Their throats are pretty sensitive.
My doe is just the same! When I lead her, she coughs with the least pressure on her neck. I have wondered with my doe if she'd had an injury or something. There has never been any change in the reaction to pressure on her neck, and I've had her for over 1.5 years now.
Nicholas Windsor said:
I also have a goat who has a cough. She has no other signs for me to worry. She doesn't go off feed, she is super social, and is really playful, just like a normal goat. She does have one thing related to her cough that concerns me. When you put a collar on her and pull on her collar or if you just press on her neck/ chest area it will trigger a cough. I have wormed her a couple times in case it was lung worm and that didn't seem to help. I also took her to the vet once and they didn't know why she would be coughing. They gave her a shot of Nuflor though, still had no affect. Does this sound familiar to to anyone?
As others have said, coughing by itself is not necessarily a sign of illness. Do you live on a dirt road? Was the last bale of hay dusty? How often are they really coughing? Is it only when bringing up cud or when eating in a group and fighting for food? Sick goats look and act sick. If they're eating, drinking, chewing their cud, walking around, and acting goaty, they're probably fine.
Do any of the goats have a temperature?
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