NH homesteader
Herd Master
My vet doesn't recommend vaccinating for pneumonia, but if I had an issue with it I would want to. Thus far I've never heard a goat cough.
How did the visit go?
How did the visit go?
Have the vet coming...
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babsbag
Herd Master
@NH homesteader Why in the world not. It is listed for goats and it works. They are very susceptible to respiratory problems and once the damage from pneumonia is done they will always be compromised. I don't get it. If you ever do have a goat with pneumonia you may change your mind. This wasn't even a discussion I had with my vet, this was my decision.
@Alexz7272 I forgot to mention putting the goats on Banamine as well if they have pneumonia. It helps with the remodeling of the airway.
@Alexz7272 I forgot to mention putting the goats on Banamine as well if they have pneumonia. It helps with the remodeling of the airway.
NH homesteader
Herd Master
Don't know, I didn't get to talk in depth about it as I was there for another issue when I thought to ask in passing. I have to see them again soon so I can quiz them more. The owner of the office I go to has a lot of goats and I was told he doesn't do the pneumonia vaccine with his.
Southern by choice
Herd Master
@NH homesteader None of the vets here like it either. 
NH homesteader
Herd Master
Interesting. Do you know why?
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Alexz7272
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Good news! Not at pneumonia!!!' 
We've had very odd weather lately, very warm then very cold. The vet thinks that attributed to the cough and a potential allergy to the hay (which we are working on re-seeding that field to make it healthier). He gave then a dewormer & a shot of antibiotics! He said my whole herd looked very healthy & happy. I found my vet officially, it only costs me $125 for him to come out, check the four goats & give them those medications. I was so scared it'd be so much more!
Fun sidenote: My father had today off so he and my little guy came up to 'help'
We've had very odd weather lately, very warm then very cold. The vet thinks that attributed to the cough and a potential allergy to the hay (which we are working on re-seeding that field to make it healthier). He gave then a dewormer & a shot of antibiotics! He said my whole herd looked very healthy & happy. I found my vet officially, it only costs me $125 for him to come out, check the four goats & give them those medications. I was so scared it'd be so much more!
Fun sidenote: My father had today off so he and my little guy came up to 'help'
CntryBoy777
Herd Master
Good to Hear Alex!! ...and treasure having a Vet!! I sure wish we did here, it would make things much better to know there is backup...just thankful the goats haven't had any issues as of yet. 
Southern by choice
Herd Master
Why did the vet give a dewormer? What kind? How much? Did he do a fecal?
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Alexz7272
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@Southern by choice Apparently I failed to ask the right questions
I will cal them & ask for the details
He did not do a fecal either.....sorry
I will cal them & ask for the details
He did not do a fecal either.....sorry
Southern by choice
Herd Master
Aww 
you did not fail! You don't know what to ask til you know. We ALL learn as we go. Most of the time we think of our questions later.
Vets often get caught up in the treatment and the actual issue at hand and sometimes forget to share the hows and whys of what they are doing.
Having the info to just the few questions I asked will help you to learn more and to know what was effective, why it was done etc.
you did not fail! You don't know what to ask til you know. We ALL learn as we go. Most of the time we think of our questions later.Vets often get caught up in the treatment and the actual issue at hand and sometimes forget to share the hows and whys of what they are doing.
Having the info to just the few questions I asked will help you to learn more and to know what was effective, why it was done etc.
