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     Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 31 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 71.111.205.236 Rating: N/A |
Leave the thermometer at least 2 minutes, be sure to insert it 1.5 to 2 inches. His temp is normal, so no infection. It is likely the weather change and the late season pollen and dust, lots of goats have allergies. If they don't have a temp and are otherwise acting fine (except for a cough) then antibiotics won't do any good. the general rule of thumb for antibiotics is the goat should have a fever (or some other real sign of a bacterial infection) before giving antibiotics. He will really start to grow an undercoat here pretty soon and be lots warmer. | ||
| Ann Flickinger New member Username: annflickinger Post Number: 11 Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 66.187.171.192 Rating: N/A |
My 6 month old wether started to cough here and there about 2 days ago. Other than the cough he seemed fine. I figured it must be the weather being so dry. today his cough sounds a bit more congested, like he is coughing phlem kind of sound. Otherwise, he still seems fine and his temp. is 102 F. (How long should I leave the thermomoter in? just making sure my temp is acurate.) The weather changed today and it rained. Should I be thinking about starting him on an antibiotic or should I be doing something for him? I am getting a little worried, he was a market goat at a fair a month ago and is shaven. I don't want to let him get chilled. It is pretty warm here in PA, about 78, but a lot of dampness today. |