While goats are normally very healthy animals, they can succumb to disease just like other domestic livestock species. Diseases can be very serious and result in lost productivity, reduced reproduction, or even death. Some diseases are contagious and can spread quickly throughout a herd. Other diseases have the potential to be zoonotic, meaning they can be passed to humans. It is essential for goat producers to have basic knowledge of the diseases most likely to affect their animals. This knowledge should include how a disease is transmitted, its signs and symptoms, how it can be treated and, most importantly, how it can be prevented and controlled. While basic knowledge of diseases will assist a producer, your veterinarian is the correct person to provide proper diagnosis and to prescribe appropriate drugs and treatment regimes.

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