What is this on my goat?

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  1. Jan 13, 2021 #1
    TheChewyCorner

    TheChewyCorner Active Member

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    So this thing has been on my buck for a bit and I have no idea what it is. It is really hard though.

    Does anybody have any ideas?

    Any help will be greatly appreciated!
     
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  3. Jan 13, 2021 #2
    goatblessings

    goatblessings Fair-Haven Supporting Member

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    I would have a vet look at that....
     
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  5. Jan 13, 2021 #3
    IHEARTGOATS

    IHEARTGOATS Well-Known Member

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    Callus
     
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  6. Jan 13, 2021 #4
    TheChewyCorner

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    Okay. Thank you all!
     
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  7. Jan 14, 2021 #5
    toth boer goats

    toth boer goats Moderator Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Or could be mites starting?
     
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  8. Jan 15, 2021 #6
    TheChewyCorner

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    How would I know if it's mites? And is it something to be really concerned about?
     
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  9. Jan 15, 2021 #7
    ksalvagno

    ksalvagno Moderator Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Mites are something to be concerned about. They will eventually cause anemia if left untreated. A skin scraping is needed to verify mites.
     
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  10. Jan 15, 2021 #8
    NigerianDwarfOwner707

    NigerianDwarfOwner707 Well-Known Member

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    It looks like a callous I’d put NuStock on it.
     
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  11. Jan 15, 2021 #9
    TheChewyCorner

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    Thank you all for your advice!!! I really appreciate all the time you all set aside to help me!
     
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  12. Jan 16, 2021 #10
    JML Farms

    JML Farms Well-Known Member

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    Looks like a wart. It's not too uncommon to see. I think they are caused by a papilloma type virus. I would have a vet look at it.
     
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  13. Jan 16, 2021 #11
    TheChewyCorner

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    Okay, thank you so very much!
     
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  14. Jan 16, 2021 #12
    happybleats

    happybleats Well-Known Member

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    Because a callus, mite infection and warts can often look similar. A vet check is a good idea.
     
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  15. Jan 16, 2021 #13
    TheChewyCorner

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    Okay. Thank you so much for your advice!
     
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  16. Jan 16, 2021 #14
    toth boer goats

    toth boer goats Moderator Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Mites leave behind scabby areas.
    If it is a scab it might be that.

    Nu stock will work.
     
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  17. Jan 16, 2021 #15
    TheChewyCorner

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    Thank you!
     
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  18. Jan 19, 2021 #16
    toth boer goats

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    Be sure to remove any scabs before applying each time. Every 3 days.
     
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  19. Jan 19, 2021 #17
    TheChewyCorner

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    Thank you!
     
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  20. Jan 20, 2021 #18
    toth boer goats

    toth boer goats Moderator Staff Member Supporting Member

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    You bet.
     
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