[21goaties]

Several of our goats have these spots on their noses. Some of the goats get them every winter (I posted about them in 2019 too: https://www.thegoatspot.net/threads/what-are-these.209443/).

We have been treating with NuStock which helps dry them up. Has anyone seen this before and/or know what causes it?

The scabs in the center of the bald spots will come off sometimes, which causes the spots to bleed until a new scab forms.

 

[ksalvagno]

Maybe some type of staph?

 

[MadHouse]

Are they scratching at them?

 

[goathiker]

It's a fungus. Mine get them too.

 

[21goaties]

It's a fungus. Mine get them too.

Is there a way to cure them? Anyone know what causes them?

 

[fivemoremiles]

I am a big fan of blue cote. it is a long lasting anti fungal. dont confuse with blue wond spray same co. but different product.
you will have to endure having a blue nose herd

 

[toth boer goats]

All good advice.

 

[21goaties]

Are they scratching at them?

I haven't seen them scratching. If they are it's not constantly

 

[happybleats]

I see these from time to time. Nustock seems to clear them up.

 

[Kenny Battistelli]

My goats have these. I didn’t realize they were anything until now. Do they need treated?

 

[toth boer goats]

Yes, it can get worse if left untreated.

 

[Boers4ever]

Are mites contagious to other goats? I think one of my does has mites and I want to know if I need to treat all of them or just her.

 

[toth boer goats]

Yes, it can be contagious to other goats.
Some are more susceptible to them then others.

You can treat them all and clean out and spray stalls.

 

[Kenny Battistelli]

 

[Kenny Battistelli]

Is that picture above mites?

 

[Kenny Battistelli]

Are mites threatening to their health? Can humans get them? Are they hard to get rid of?
@happybleats @toth boer goats @21goaties @goathiker @fivemoremiles

 

[Kenny Battistelli]

What about this?

 

[toth boer goats]

I think I answered some questions In a different thread.

Yes, they can take down a goat and should be treated.

It is species oriented so no, humans are safe.

Lice/mites can be hard to get rid of. If you don’t follow through or clean loafing areas.

It may be dander or lice.

Use Ivomec pouron the blue liquid kind works good on both mites/ lice.

 

[Kenny Battistelli]

I think I answered some questions In a different thread.

Yes, they can take down a goat and should be treated.

It is species oriented so no, humans are safe.

Lice/mites can be hard to get rid of. If you don't follow through or clean loafing areas.

It may be dander or lice.

Use Ivomec pouron the blue liquid kind works good on both mites/ lice.

How do you clean loafing areas?

How can I be sure it is lice/mites and opposed to dander? I don't want to do all this extra stuff for mere dander. Should I try a copper supplement?

I posted this on the other thread but how do you apply the Ivomec?

Thank you for your help so far!

 

[toth boer goats]

Do they have free choice loose minerals with copper, selenium, zinc?
Cooper has fishtail signs or dull color changing coat.

It may not be mites or lice.
But Ivomec blue liquid pouron helps for both.
For severe cases, getting injectable Ivomec and giving it SQ helps that way.