Coughing Goats

[drdoolittle]

Several of my goats have a dry cough---no mucous from nose or fever. Just wondering what the cause could possibly be. I treated them all once with Tylan 200, maybe they need another dose?

 

[poorboys]

is it dry in your area? I have a few that cough here and there, I don't worry to much about it as long as their are no other symtoms, just like we cough.

 

[20kidsonhill]

one shot of tylan 200 isn't enough if the cough is from an infection.

Is it dusty and dry in your area or has it been wet and rainy?

Do you have a snail problem in your area? Are the goats exposed to a pond or swampy area?

 

[drdoolittle]

Yes, it is VERY dry-----our county has been declared to be in a drought. They have no other symptoms, and are eating very well and acting normal. It is just here and there coughing, so I guess I won't worry for now. Thank you!

 

[autumnprairie]

sounds like they are coughing because of the dryness IMO

 

[lapiloto]

I am experiencing this too- we're in Colorado, pine pollen is really bad here right now. They are fine, except for coughing once and a while, thinking it's allergies or reaction to some environmental cause. No mucus, no fever. They are playing, happy, eating great, shiny coats, bright eyes and tails up!

A friend gave me some vet rx drops to keep on hand - might try that.

 

[Straw Hat Kikos]

If your goat is coughing excessively and has no symptoms of anything then it very well could be lungworm. Lungworm can not be seen in fecal tests so it is hard to prove that it is lungworm. The only test to determine if it is lungworm is very costly. You are better off treating your goat for lungworm and be safe.

 

[drdoolittle]

Well, this is very discouraging, to say the least. I checked out that article about lungworm and the only wormer that that treats is apparently not easy to come by. Is there anything else besides Levamisol/Levisol that would treat lungworm? If not, does anyone know where I could get Levisol?

 

[Goatherd]

Ivermectin (Ivomec or Ivomec Plus,) given orally is effective in treating lungworm. I believe the dosage is 1 ml per 20#.

 

[drdoolittle]

That is SO good to know! I actually have some Ivomec that I bought ab out 2 months ago. Thanks so much!