A sore near goat's mouth. What do you think it is?

[gingit]

This doe kid's parents are both healthy and tested neg (as did the rest of our herd) for CL.
A week ago I noticed the right chick was swollen. This morning hubby pressed, a little puss came out, about 3 hours later this is what it looked like. Of course I think the worst, especially since we have a few pregnant goats near her. Ideas???

 

[elevan]

Could be a hay poke, which can get infected.

 

[gingit]

Thanks. I have never seen a mouth sore on goats, wanted to make sure this is not it or contagious.

 

[elevan]

If you're overly concerned contact your vet. It's in the perfect place to be a hay poke that got infected though. I'd put some triple antibiotic ointment on it and keep an eye on it if she were here.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

Like elevan said, it may be a hay poke. She could have done that on a wire on the fence too.

I'd put some triple antibiotic ointment on it and keep an eye on it if she were here.

x2 If it does get worse you may need to have a vet look at her.

 

[BrownSheep]

Also, maybe sore mouth?

 

[20kidsonhill]

I wouldn't think sore mouth if it is just that spot and puss came out. I would put Neosporin on it and wash your hands after you touch it, just incase. I bet it will heal in a few days.

 

[Sweetened]

Could it be CL?

 

[Goat Whisperer]

Could it be CL?

This appears to be a CL lump.

I don't think Gingit's goat has CL, considering its not even on a lymph node. Also the whole herd is CL neg.

 

[Sweetened]

OKAY! I had just seen this picture a while ago (is not my goat) and thought I should ask? I've never encountered it myself, just kept seeing "CAE and CL free herd", looked it up.

Super sorry, hope I didn't cause panic.