Buck dropped dead today. Are my others at risk??

[Marge23]

my buck was a 2 year old purebred Nigerian dwarf. We have never had any problems with him until today when we found him dead. Last night he seemed fine and drank warm water while I went to put them away. They had water all day plenty of straw and my sister gave them hay in the morning. I put a blanket in the younger one because he seemed a little quiet and cold. It has been in the 60s this week and tester dropped down to 27. This morning my sister gave them more hay which he ate and so did the young one(almost a year old... My bucks son). He seems aware and normal this morning. We went to check on them this afternoon and they were laying together but my buck was dead. I check him all over and didn't find any physical things wrong with him. I took my young ones temperature and my 2 does temperature all of which were normal. I separated the young buck into the garage. He is eating and drinking and vocal when we leave him alone. Him and the girls are pooping have pink gums and eyes and are eating normal. Does anyone know what could have caused him to die? And should i be worried about my others?? Thanks

 

[Mini Horses]

Necropsy may tell you.....I have no idea as it doesn't "sound" like anything was amiss. It could have been a heart attack, an aneurism (sp), etc. Those type things happen without warning.

I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[Hens and Roos]

sorry for your loss , necropsy if possible as @Mini Horses suggested

@Southern by choice @OneFineAcre @Goat Whisperer @babsbag

 

[Southern by choice]

Necropsy is best. Usually this is from parasites.
You say the others are pink in the lids- how pink?
Heart defects are rare but do happen.
Deficiencies can also cause death but often there are other indicators prior to loss.

Very sorry you lost your buck.

 

[HomesteaderWife]

I agree with everyone else here in regards to a necropsy. When an animal passes away very suddenly like this, a necropsy usually is a good to try and help you get an idea of what might have caused it. I send my sympathies to you, and I am so sorry that you lost your dear buck.

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

I'm sorry you lost your buck, @Marge23!

 

[OneFineAcre]

Sorry for your loss but there is no way to know what happened without a necropsy

 

[Ferguson K]

I agree with the majority ruling here. Sorry for your loss.

 

[Latestarter]

Sorry to hear of your loss. I hope it's nothing that could have spread and the rest of your goats remain fine. Can't say anything but to echo what others have said. It's good that you have his son if the genetics are favorable. I hope it's not something hereditary/genetic...

 

[Marge23]

Necropsy is best. Usually this is from parasites.
You say the others are pink in the lids- how pink?
Heart defects are rare but do happen.
Deficiencies can also cause death but often there are other indicators prior to loss.

Very sorry you lost your buck.

There gems are bright pink.