Advice needed for fainting does

[fiset94]

I have two mini fainting does. I purchased them a couple months back along with a buck. The girls are 13-15 months old and the buck is 4 years old. ( buck purchased from another farm)

They have been together for 6 weeks and neither have gone into heat. I contacted the previous owner and she had them in with her buck since March- they never went into heat for her.

Here is where I would like your feedback:

I brought them to my vet hoping that we missed their cycle and they were actually pregnant. She did an ultrasound and it showed no babies. She then gave them a shot of lutalyse on Wednesday and said that by Friday- Saturday I will see them go into heat.

Well here we sit Saturday and nada! The buck is not interested at all and they are showing no signs of heat!

The does are from different parents - so I am doubting a genetic thing here ..... Any thoughts???

Michele

 

[Southern by choice]

My first thought was you are kind of out of season. My second thought was selenium. Have they been given any BoSe?
Selenium deficiencies can cause breeding issues.

What is their condition?

 

[fiset94]

They are year round breeders - or so I was told- similar to my Nigerians.... They are in great condition- active- eating well- they had a check up prior to getting to my place and got a clean bill of health from the vet.

The only thing that I noticed today was that one of them had a little discharge from one of her eyes. I wiped it clean and used antibiotic ointment to cover any infection that she may have brewing....

 

[Southern by choice]

We have year round breeders but they do seem to not take as easily in the heat.

I am not sure what would be the cause.
Are the goats obese?

 

[fiset94]

Not at all... I have included some pics..