{"title":"Goat health","description":"\u003cp\u003eA healthy goat eats well, chews the cud calmly, has bright eyes and a glossy coat. This collection helps you keep it that way with care products and aids, not with medicines. You will find vitamin gel, energy products for around kidding, a pill giver, an applicator and disbudding equipment. For diagnosis and treatment, your vet remains the point of contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLook daily, feel weekly\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany problems in goats creep in gradually. Check daily that every goat is eating and chewing the cud and that the droppings are normal. Once a week, feel over the back and ribs to assess condition, and look at the lining of the eye: a pale colour can point to anaemia, for example from stomach worms. If you see that, a faecal sample gives certainty; your vet decides what is needed next. We do not sell wormers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in this collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin gel\u003c\/strong\u003e from Excellent (vitamin A, D3 and E), 60 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy products\u003c\/strong\u003e for sheep and goats: the Ener Bolus and Enerfit lamb\/goat from Excellent.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosing aid\u003c\/strong\u003e: a pill giver to place a bolus safely at the back of the mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisbudding\u003c\/strong\u003e: the electric Express Cosmos disbudding iron for goats with a 15 mm tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHygiene\u003c\/strong\u003e: disposable veterinary gloves.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDisbudding: rules first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Netherlands, disbudding goat kids is subject to rules, including on anaesthesia, pain relief, age and who may carry out the procedure; many other countries have similar rules, so check what applies where you live. Always consult your vet beforehand. A disbudding iron is a professional device that takes practice; the Cosmos is mainly intended for farms and vets who disbud regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing and what to watch for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose an energy or vitamin product for the moment it is intended for, and read the label before use. A bolus must suit the weight and age of the animal. Keep a small care box to hand with gloves, a pill giver and a thermometer, so you do not have to search when a goat looks ill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore for your goats: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/goat-supplies\"\u003ethe full goat overview\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/goat-minerals-and-licks\"\u003eminerals and licks\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/goat-hoof-care\"\u003ehoof trimming\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/goat-kids\"\u003erearing goat kids\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/goat-housing-and-feeding\"\u003ehousing and feeding area\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy wormers for goats from you?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, we do not sell wormers or veterinary medicines. Have a faecal egg count done and discuss an approach with your vet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I disbud goat kids myself?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRules on anaesthesia, pain relief and who may do it usually apply; check the rules in your country. Consult your vet beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I use a pill giver for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo place a bolus or tablet safely at the back of the tongue, so the goat swallows it and your fingers stay clear of the molars.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.fidello.co.uk\/collections\/goat-health.oembed","provider":"Fidello","version":"1.0","type":"link"}