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     Violet Knapp New member Username: violetknapp Post Number: 47 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.29.214.171 Rating: N/A |
Hi, I have also seen this in a few goats. In my case it was bottle jaw, it can swell the whole face. Worms are the most likely cause. They suck blood and leave the goat anemic. Check the lower inner eyelids. They should be bright pink like ours. If they are white or pale, they are enemic. I deworm with ivomectrin injectable, but give it orally, 1cc per 25lbs. If they are very enemic, I also give nutridrench, per instructions on the label. What happens is the blood thins out, and leaks thru the veins, thus causing the swelling, it is most common under the jaw as that is the lowest point, but can be on the whole face. http://www.angelfire.com/vt2/hilltopacres/ | ||
| (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 162.58.82.244 Rating: N/A |
I have had a couple of situations this winter where I have had goats whose face have a swollen appearance. This is not the same as the bottle jaw that I have seen. It is not restricted to the lower part of the jaw, but the entire face. You can really tell it around the eyes and on the top of the snout. What is this, and how does one treat for it? In the past if left alone long enough, it goes away. Thanks |