Snotty nosed goat

[StoneWallFarmer]

Hey all, new here although I've been an occaisional lurker for years.

I've got two 6 month old alpine does. My first goats, yay!!! One of which has had a runny snotty nose since I purchased her a month ago.
Olive's eyes are clear, appetite is great, very active(maybe a bit too much considering the goat jail that I've, meaning my husband, has had to build.)
She does have an occaisional cough as well. She is fed a sweet feed twice a day, free choice hay(mixed grass and alfalfa) has free choice goat mineral block as well.

Id like to treat as naturally as possible. Not a big fan of abx unless absolutely needed.
What remedies/treatment plans do you all suggest.

 

[ksalvagno]

First, I would start with having a fecal done to include coccidia. If they have any parasites, then treat appropriately. There has also been a lot of pneumonia this year so you may even want to take the goat into the vet and have her lungs listened to.

 

[Southern by choice]

the cough and runny nose may be related, and may not be. I would have a vet listen to her lungs. The cough could be feed, allergies, or lungworm (if you have lots of snails) . Runny nose could also be allergies. I know this is not very helpful, but I, like you do not like to throw anything at my animals unless I know what it is. There are great people on here that can give you real good advice on treating naturally. "Elevan" has great info.

 

[StoneWallFarmer]

Thanks for the replies. Going to have a fecal done and get her lungs listened to, then go from there.

Thanks again

 

[20kidsonhill]

Parasites are a great way to run down their immune system and cause them to be acceptable to a respitory infections. Like suggested, coccidiosis especially comes to mind. Also look through the hair at the base and check for lice.