[BV Farms]

I got some does that were bred too young by accident and they have bad bent leg. I can give them a more balanced diet now, but is there a treatment for it?

 

[BV Farms]

It looks like dolomite and ACV are good?

 

[BV Farms]

Can I give human cod liver oil pills if I cut them open?

 

[BV Farms]

 

[ksalvagno]

Have you given them selenium?

 

[BV Farms]

They all got Selenium gel about 2 months ago. Should I give them more?

 

[happybleats]

I would do copper, selenium and coding liver oil to cover your bases. Was their selenium the paste or injectable?

Oh I see it was gel. Yes they need gel o once a month.

 

[BV Farms]

Ok. I gave them cod liver oil and will give them Selenium now.

 

[happybleats]

The one toward the back with knees together looks similar to one on saanendoe web page in talking about copper deficiency. Whe. Was last time they got copper?

 

[happybleats]

Goat in front may need corrective hoof trims until her "ankles" strengthen

 

[happybleats]

COPPER DEFICIENCY IN DAIRY GOATS

Here is a link if you like to see.

 

[BV Farms]

Thanks!
Here's some background. These does were on a relative's property for the winter. They had access to Wind and Rain loose mineral in addition to a Cobalt block and trace mineral block. They were being fed grass hay free choice. The pasture they were in had really soft, wet ground, so I wonder if that contributed to the problem as well.
They had been getting Red Cell because they were all anemic from BP worms (which were treated with Cydectin). Could too much iron cause this? They are 2s on FAMACHA now. Should I stop giving it weekly?
I picked them up today because my relative said they were getting udders and I want them to kid on my property. (They were not supposed to be bred, but my buck jumped a few times this year)
The ones that have been on my property have no issue, so hopefully moving them back helps in addition to the supplements I gave them.

 

[SayYesToGoats]

When was the last time their hooves where done? I would trim them and do what others suggested.

 

[BV Farms]

When was the last time their hooves where done? I would trim them and do what others suggested.

I trimmed hooves 7 weeks ago, so it hasn't been too long, but they could probably use it. I will definitely trim them now though. They look a bit overgrown.

 

[BV Farms]

Goat in front may need corrective hoof trims until her "ankles" strengthen

Would you trim them differently than normal?

 

[Dews]

It could be a Magnesium deficiency or a Vitamin D deficiency. I would give them dolomite and a ADE shot. It does not look like a Selenium deficiency.

 

[NigerianNewbie]

DOLOMITE: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews (webmd.com)

Since dolomite has been mentioned a couple of times recently, I researched this unknown product for some extra information. If anyone is interested, there is a link above.

 

[happybleats]

Would you trim them differently than normal?

You want to trim so the hoof lay more even.

 

[BV Farms]

As far as copper, they weren't bolused recently, but have no other signs of deficiency and the rest of the herd looks good too. I will give them a couple days to see if the other supplements correct them and then bolus them if not.
This morning they're still bent, but seem solid. Yesterday their legs seemed to flex with every step and they seem more stable today.

 

[toth boer goats]

Ricketts, give vit A & D injectable.