Southern by choice
Herd Master
Mike I had the same thought, I wonder if because there are several lumps maybe that is why the 99%.I went back and read this thread but never saw if the vet actually tested for CL or just said he was 99% sure it was CL. Unless he has the material in the lump tested, he does not know. I was told a similar diagnosis on one of our sheep based on looking at the abscess and lancing it to get some of the contents but the actual test showed otherwise.
I would at least run a CL test first. Either serum or if the lumps is growing culture. Downside is if it is CL once that syringe, or lance is done that can expose everyone else unless complete quarantine in a whole separate area.
With the added high parasitic load that the poster has been battling and this, sad to say the goat may need to be culled.