Broken Leg or Torn Tendon

[Bucking Adoeable Fainters]

Okay so our bucks have been in rut since Mid-Oct when we attended a show. They have finally started calming down this week with the cooler air (thank goodness they drop so much weight ugh!) To top things off, the boys are also in their "teenage" stage of hormones and destruction. Needless to say this last few weeks has been flustering to say the least.

I was feeding the boys grain, and noticed that the 'herd boss' Thor, was not his usual self....aka not mauling me to get at the bucket and yelling at the others to back off that he is first. I started walking, and he was not!!! He has odd rear angulation in rear left, cannot bear weight (which is not good when you weight about 220lbs) and basically clicking sounds like the 27yr old horse in the barn with horrid arthritis! Eek!!! Upon close inspection, he has a horizontal patch of hair missing right between hip and knee area. Uuuuugh!

It had to have happened between 2pm and 4pm. The boys have finally calmed down, and for this to happen to Thor is just mind boggling. Although i am thankful it isn't my pride and joy, or I'd be hysterical.

Does ANYONE have words of wisdom or experience? He has received asprin per my vet and senior breeding friend recommended. And will be waiting until tomorrow morning to inspect to know the severity, per their advice as well. Best case scenario he has an awful charlie horse from a horn to the toosh or more likely a tear or break.....?

There is zero possibility of him getting caught in fencing. All they have in pen is 3 huge enclosed kennels for protection from rain, inside a huge dog run type kennel with covering from the elements and predators.

Any experience or helpful hints or words of advice?

 

[Southern by choice]

Do you have an anti- inflammatory?
No real advice here... whenever we have any kind of leg injury we call the vet out. As many as we have had between goats and dogs the vets now show me exactly how to feel, what to feel, etc.
I don't think they like coming all the way out to check yet another leg . It is nice to be able to do a real pre-check BEFORE I call them out (yep I still always call them out).

Hope it is nothing too serious and he is just sore /bruised.

 

[Bucking Adoeable Fainters]

I know EXACTLY what you mean Southern, and we are in the same boat...except we're horses and goats. AND the vet was here this a.m....oy vey.

No, no anti-inflammatory safe for goats. Hopefully i can get something tomorrow, if something will help.

I know enough to check as well, and will be in the a.m. the advice given to me was to wait so the pain can subside and i can clearly evaluate what is what. But i know in my gut, it is not good. Again, same boat. The vets hate making the trip out here. Why I dont know! We all think its great out here!!

Thank you for your response! If it is just a bruise or pull it will be very nice. I wont allow him to be severely injured and deteriorate. No way.

 

[Pearce Pastures]

No real advice here. If the vet can offer something other than aspirin, that might be a good idea. Hopefully just something simple. Keep us posted.

 

[Southern by choice]

Surprised the vet didn't given Banamine.
Banamine will relieve swelling and relieve pain it is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory.

My one vet is so busy it is difficult to get here and my other vet lives next door... LOL... but is always on the go somewhere.
A trip from our third vet would be more than the goats are worth!

Is there any laceration?

 

[Bucking Adoeable Fainters]

Thor still limps and doesn't walk much. There was never a clear diagnosis with him....
So we decided to retain his son. He is fantastically built, beautiful confirmation and a sweetheart just like daddy, hut nicer looking, like mama.

Last night i went down to do feedings, shots, worming and band our other to bucks.....only not to see Adonis. I called and called, and he whimpered from inside a house. And came out on 3 legs! WHY ME?!!! His front left is injured. I examined him before i put in a call to vet and my breeder expert friend. Injury as at the knee. Swelling, heat, and extreme discomfort as indicated by his cries. Everyone is locked in barn stall since they all feel hurt by the emasculation and shots. WAITING for someone to call me back before i completely burst into hopeless tears. What the heck happened. ..i wish i knew. My only thought was he was playing with our 1yr old wether and he got his leg caught in between his horns and it was twisted.
Praying not torn, broken or permanent damage....but his is still in significant pain ::::::

 

[Hens and Roos]

for you both!

 

[Bucking Adoeable Fainters]

Thank you Hens and roos

 

[Southern by choice]

Just saw this..

I know this one well. Our one Nigie buck is best buds with one of our Kiko bucks. They love each other, play together, snuggle together.
We finally had to separate them, they miss each other so much but the Nigies leg was constantly getting caught between the Kiko's horns... if you have ever seen Kikos horns then you know how easily a leg can get stuck. So many injuries to the Nigie's leg.

Hope his leg heals quickly.

 

[kinder]

Sorry for Thor, He sounds like a good boy, I sure hope he gets better.