Baby goats

[Sandy christen]

I really need some advise I have a we eek old baby goat and he is coughing and had a running nose what do I do and how do I treat this..

 

[Latestarter]

@Southern by choice @Goat Whisperer @babsbag @OneFineAcre @frustratedearthmother ?

 

[OneFineAcre]

Sounds like an upper respitory infection
In young goats this can turn to pneumonia very quickly and be fatal
I would recommend a vet
If that's not an option then treat with antibiotics
I don't know what you have on hand or what options you may have in antibiotics at your local farm supply store

 

[Sandy christen]

Ok thanks

 

[Pamela]

I recently bought a week old bottle baby. He had very similar issues a couple of days after I bought him. I used LA200, 2 units s/q as per a vet's recommendation. He was better in a day or two and now is great. Good luck
I hope your baby recovers soon.

 

[babsbag]

I would treat with LA 200 or any oxcytetracyclin. Respiratory issues can get deadly quickly so I wouldn't wait. Take his temperature too; 101-103 is normal. Call a vet if possible.

 

[TAH]

Here are a few things that will help keep immune system his strong.
Apple cider vinegar
Honey
Molasses water with an egg in it (you choice)
hope this helps. I hope you little guy pulls thru.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

X2 what OFA ad Babsbag said. Hope it has a positive outcome!

 

[Goat Whisperer]

X2 what OFA ad Babsbag said. Hope it has a positive outcome!

Agreed!

How is the kid doing?

 

[Sandy christen]

He pulled threw and doing very well... Thanks for all the input