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Goatgirl47 · May 6, 2016

I was wondering if you had (or have) a tested herd would you take the risk of bringing in a new doeling who has not been tested?

This is a Mini-Saanen doeling who I would like to replace with one of my older does. A little over a week ago we asked the owner if she would be able to test the dam, and she asked her local vet if they were willing to test, but they have not answered so far.
Our own herd was recently tested free of CAE, CL, and Johnes.

Thanks in advance!

Ferguson K · May 6, 2016

Ifshe's willing to test, even at your expense, I say go with your gut either way.

TAH · May 6, 2016

I agree if there willing test. I would test the doling a few months after you bring her home. By the way she is super cute

Goatgirl47 · May 6, 2016

Thanks!
She was willing to test, at our expense, but her local vets have not answered her on whether or not they will do the test. @TAH, would I be able to test her that young? Right now she's only one month old.

TAH · May 6, 2016

I don't thinbk you can test at a month old. But I have heard youy can test then at the age of 4-6 months. I am not any expert.

goats&moregoats · May 8, 2016

after 3 months, otherwise it throws the test off.

Ponker · May 8, 2016

Personally, I would never risk my herd by bringing in any untested animal. My sheep are very dear to me and it breaks my heart to see any animal suffer.

I recently purchased seven Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats. The discussion with the breeder took months. She and I agreed on the types of tests and the necessity of sharing actual results on laboratory letterhead. It was a wonderful experience for both of us. I am confident I brought home healthy animals and she is confident her goats went to a healthy home.

Fullhousefarm · May 9, 2016

I'd want the dam tested for CAE if she was dam raised for sure.
In fact, I'd probably have the dam tested for all of them, then re-test the doeling at 10-12 months and before breeding.

The rest would depend on the situation. If the dam was negative and I was confident in the breeder's honesty and general herd health then I would bring her in with a quarantine.

Goatgirl47 · May 10, 2016

As far as we know the breeder hasn't heard back from the vets on testing. I guess we'll just pass this one up.
Magnolia's due to kid tomorrow, and if she has a doeling I'll just keep it and sell Magnolia. If she doesn't have a doeling, then I'll keep her (the only reason I *might* sell her is because I want to start getting into dairy goats, and she is a Myotonic). Her kid(s) will be Myotonic/Mini-Lamancha crosses.

TAH · May 10, 2016

What kind of dairy breed are you going to get?

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