Symptoms: Characterized by unthriftiness, loss ofweight, anemia

Symptoms: Characterized by unthriftiness, loss ofweight, anemia and edema Prevention/Treatment: Control of fluke infestations Prevent the animals from grazing on infected pastures Use flukicide / anthelmintics in treatment 15. Lice Infestation Mode of Transmission: Direct or indirect contact with infected animals through environment or facilities Symptoms: Constant scratching and rubbing to relieve itching and

irritation. Scurfy coat ( dandruff) and encrustation of exudate with scabby deposit Loss of hair Raw skin and bruises in severe infestations Animals becomes unthrifty, poor thriving, weak and anemic Prevention: Use insecticide (Asuntol, Ciodrin, Diazinon, Neguvon, Supona, Nankor, etc.) In dust or solution form repeat treatment in 10-14 days to kill nymphs that hatch out. Also spray pens and litter

Isolate treated from untreated animals

Mode of Transmission: Direct and indirect contact with infected

Mode of Transmission: Direct and indirect contact with infected Symptoms: Marked itchiness and irritation with animals constantly rubbing or licking affected areas, maybe patchy or generalized Skin becomes hairless, thickened or scabby Prevention: Periodic examination to detect cases Regular spraying with effective acaricides such as Malathion, Trichlorfon, Fenthion, Diazinon, Crotoxyphos or Coumaphos

Interval of treatment should be 7 -10 days with 2-3 applications to destroy mites that have hatched after each treatment Kinds of Bloat: a. Green Legume Bloat -results from eating fresh copped green grasses b. Hay Legume bloat -results from feeding whole, chopped, ground or pellet grasses which is conducive to bloat

c. Free-gas Bloat -result from the inability of the animal to

c. Free-gas Bloat -result from the inability of the animal to eructate usually associated with systemic disease or due to foreign bodies and abscesses, inflammatory swelling, enlarged thoracic nodes, and also dysfunction such as atrophy of the muscles that interfere with escape of gases and favor its accumulation d. Grain Concentrate Bloat -results from feeding bloat

producing concentrate such as corn, soybean meal and Symptoms: Retention of gas in the rumen, characterized by increased intra-abdominal or intra-thoracic pressure caused by interactions of plants, animals and microbial factors Distention of the abdomen,Animals become uneasy May alternate between standing and reclining positions Breathing becomes difficult, rapid and shallow Ruminal movement is prominent

Prevention/Treatment: Good management and medicinal regiment in feeding Avoid grinding the hay and other components too finely Stomach tube should be passed ill!\) the dorsal part of the rumen to remove any free gas Administer 0.5 to 1.0 liters of mineral oil or vegetable oil

18. Acute Ingestion of Grain Overload

18. Acute Ingestion of Grain Overload Mode of Transmission: Non-contagious Symptoms: Signs appear from 10-36 hours after dietary changes. Depression, loss of appetite, and abdominal distention causing pain and discomfort. Diarrhea develops. Rapid respiration and pulse, incoordination, weakness, coma and death Prevention: Avoid sudden dietary changes. Treatment is generally

unsatisfactory. Early case~ may respond to high antibiotic levels given orally to reduce population of acid-forming bacteria (Acidosis). Indigestion maybe treated with anti-acids like baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), magnesium carbonate or magnesium hydroxide given orally in warm water (Igm/kg body

weight) to neutralize rumen acidity. Systematic acidosis requires intravenous injection of acid neutralized like 5% sodium bicarbonate repeatedly given.

OTHER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

OTHER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES 1. Hoof Trimming – Goats’ hooves under confinement are usually overgrown. Trimming is then required. A rose pruner and a small curved knife are adequate tools. Cut excess hoof until level with the frog (white-center part). Untrimmed hooves will cause lameness and make it prone to foot rot. Bucks refuse to mount when having sore feet.

2. Dehorning – Especially in milking herds, dehorning is essential. A dehorned animal is more docile than

2. Dehorning – Especially in milking herds, dehorning is essential. A dehorned animal is more docile than a horned one. It will also eliminate unnecessary wounds due to fighting.

Dehorn when horn buds appear (2 to 4 mos.) using hot iron cautery. A Y2 inch GI pipe is an effective and cheap material for cauterizing. Chemical cautery is not preferred because kids tend to lick one another and may therefore lead to cauterized or burned tongues.

3. Castration – Castration of unwanted male goats is preferable within the first month of age. The testic

3. Castration – Castration of unwanted male goats is preferable within the first month of age. The testicles at this age are still not developed; thus there is lesser bleeding and stress. Castrated males grow faster than un castrated males and are free of the goaty male odor.

4. Tattooing, Ear Notching and Other Forms of Identification – In order to keep track of individual animals, a positive identification are needed. No recording is possible without this.

Ear notching is done more commonly because of permanence and easy identification. Refrain from using plas

Ear notching is done more commonly because of permanence and easy identification. Refrain from using plastic tags. Tattooing causes no deformities but requires special tools that may be costly. 5. Recording – For a good breeding herd program, a proper and well-kept recording system is necessary. The record reflects all the essential data of individual animals.

REFERENCES

REFERENCES ALO,ANA MARIE, Raising Goats www.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph, photo from bangsari.blogspot.com DE OCAMPO JOSE, REBECCA. Tips on Goat Raising. PCCARD. F.A.MOOG. PASTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES BRION, ANNE CAMILLE B.BAR Digest. January-March 2012 Issue (Vol. 14 No.1).Goat raising redefined: From simple farming to sustainable livelihood

PCARRD Recommends for Goat Raising

GERPACIO, A. AND L.S. CASTILLO, 1974. Nutrient Composition of Some Philippine Feedstuffs. Tech. Bul. 21, UPLB-College of Agriculture, College, Laguna p. 117 PCARRD Recommends for Goat Raising Internet Links

Thank You, God Bless…….

Thank You, God Bless…….