She's 3 months old & lump is almost golfball size. Squishy, not hard, not up on jaw, you can see it's on neck, no hair loss on lump. I'm almost certain it's a milk goiter. What do you think?
Could be iodine deficiency . You can test her by painting 7% iodine on her tail web, where there is no hair. If she absorbs it the she is needing more iodine in her diet. A Milk goiter would be in place before weening and slowly goes away when weened.
According to Tenn. meat goats, a quick way to treat is to paint 7% iodine on her tail web. then I would offer free choice kelp will allow the goats to eat what they need and so over doseing is not a worry..also sprinkling iodized salt on her feed until the goiter goes away would be safe..
The article also says " Cobalt deficiency and its accompanying Vitamin B12 deficiency can also cause goiters." Adding B complex PLUS which is a good source of 12 could be given daily as well in case the goiter is from that...
she also mentions certain plants that can cause Iodine deficiency , so take a look at her list and see if you have any around
10% might be a bit strong....Ive never used more than 7%
Good to have b complex plus on hand : ) Hopefully it helps and you see improvment..
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