1. Goat Health 3116 Emily Green

2. Goat Health Pulse - 83 per minute Respiration - 29 per minute Temperature -103.6 F

3. Signs of a Healthy Goat Eats well Chews its cud Has a shiny coat Has strong legs and feet Is sociable Has bright and clear eyes

4. Signs of Illness Off feed, water Diarrhea No sign of cud chewing Runny eyes Standing apart from group Limping

5. Signs of Illness Rough hair coat Hair falling out Abnormal temperature Swelling on any part of body Heavy mucous in nose and mouth Pale mucosa of eyes and mouth

6. Goat Health Problems Foot Rot and Abscesses Mastitis External Parasites Internal Parasites

7. Foot Rot and Abscesses Cause Germ that gets in a scrape of cut Infection = lameness Treatment/Prevention Trim away decaying area Apply antiseptic Keep pen clean and dry

8. Mastitis Udder infection Bacteria enters end of teat Udder may feel hard and be hard to the touch. Treat with antibiotics and consult a veterinarian

9. External Parasites Lice Mange Ear Mites

10. Internal Parasites Lungworm Whipworm Coccidia Tapeworm Liver Fluke Stomach and Intestinal worms

11. Internal Parasite Symptoms Diarrhea Weight loss Apathy Rough hair coat Some respiratory problems

12. Parasite Treatments Dips Sprays Dewormers Complete eradication is impossible and undesirable. Goal is control