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     Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 968 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 71.111.216.141  Rating: N/A |
Although her symtoms aren't quite right for Prenency Toximia, the note that she miscarried multiple kids is compelling. Can you say if she was treated for ketosis? Also, was she tested for CAE? There is a neurological form that can hit goats at her age.There are a number of causes for the paresis you've described, so maybe we can eliminate some as possibilities. We have a buck that likes to rest in the same way you describe, but he's old and very lame on the front legs, so no mystery there. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Kristi (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 129.186.168.111 Rating: N/A |
I'm posting for a friend who owns a goat that she is going to have to euthanize if we can't figure out what's wrong. 2 months ago, when she turned 1, she had premature kids (who all died). Soon after that, she started 'collapsing' on her front fetlocks on occasion (it's like her lower front legs just buckle), and it is progressively is getting worse. She can't stand for very long periods because her front legs will begin to buckle and she has to lay down. On three of her hooves, she has uneven growth (one side grows faster than the other). She has been taken to a major veterinary hospital multiple times but the vet can't figure out what's wrong. He shrugs his shoulders and says maybe it's neurological. The goat spends much of her time with her bent knees on a wooden box so that her body can stay horizontal. She chooses this posture. And her hind legs are farther under her than normal. Has anyone reading this ever seen these symptoms? Any ideas or thoughts are appreciated. If we can't solve this mystery soon, the goat will be sadly euthanized as her quality of life is declining. |