Diseases of The Goat

Diseases of the Goat, 4th Edition, is a revised and updated edition of the popular tool for veterinarians featuring of all aspects of goat medicine—from initial assessment and examination to diagnosis, treatment, and control of conditions. This highly practical, concise handbook is designed for frequent reference, and is suitable for all those treating and keeping goats.  Provides information on to predators, euthanasia, post-mortem technique, and fracture repair Includes expanded coverage of a number of topics to appeal to a wider and more international audience especially in relation to poisonous plants Incorporates the impact of new developments in goat diseases, such as the geographical spread of exotic diseases into new regions

Preface to the Fourth Edition vii Acknowledgements ix Author’s Note xi 1 Female Infertility 1 2 Abortion 18 3 Male Infertility 35 4 The Periparturient Goat 41 5 Weak Kids 61 6 Inadequate Growth Rate 72 7 Lameness in Adult Goats 81 8 Lameness in Kids 105 9 Chronic Weight Loss 115 10 External Swellings 131 11 Skin Disease 143 12 Nervous Diseases 158 13 Diseases of the Mammary Gland 185 14 Diarrhoea 204 15 Colic 232 16 Abdominal Distension 251 17 Respiratory Disease 258 18 Anaemia 275 19 Sudden Death Post-Mortem Examination And Euthanasia 284 20 Eye Disease 297 21 Plant Poisoning 303 22 The Geriatric Goat 334 23 Herd Health and Biosecurity 339 24 Anaesthesia 346 25 Disbudding and Dehorning 359 26 Surgical Techniques 364 Appendix: Drugs for Goats 384 Further Reading 393 Index 395