Identification of sick goat

Your goats will let you know when something’s wrong, but you want to recognize the signs. You want to investigate further or begin taking action if you see the following signs of illness;

· Not chewing cud

· Not getting up

· Pressing her head against wall or fence

· Not eating

· Not urinating or straining to urinate

· Not drinking

· Hot udder

· Limping or staggering

· Ears held oddly

· Isolating himself from the herd

· Grinding teeth

· Coughing

· Unusual crying

· Runny nose or eyes