Coccidia???

[dhansen]

I was thinking that only goat kids could get coccidia, but I think my favorite doe had it. Past tense, because she died this morning. Ugg! She had diarrhea pretty badly last week. I treated her with Albon…correctly, and she seemed to improve somewhat. Yesterday she was off by herself, but this
morning she was eating hay along with the rest of the crew. Next thing I know she was laying on the ground and died a few minutes later. I am soooooo sad! I have had a couple other goats die for various reasons, but never my favorite! She is the one on my profile picture.

 

[OneFineAcre]

Very sorry for your loss.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

I'm so sorry It could have been cocci, but worms can cause the same symptoms. Have you taken her in for a necropsy? That is the best way to determine what was the cause. I would also get fecal's run on all other goats to prevent it from happening again.

 

[kinder]

So sorry..

 

[bonbean01]

So sorry! Agree that it would be wise to find out what she died of for sure for the sake of the rest of your herd.

 

[elevan]

I am sorry for your loss. I agree with others who have suggested a necropsy.

Coccidia can affect adults as well as kids, though it's normally those with a compromised immune system. There are also parasitic worms that can cause similar symptoms that aren't usually fatal though unless severe dehydration from the scours results in death. There are a variety of other issues that could have been the cause as well.

 

[dhansen]

All other goats are being treated with Corid in their water. I can not have a necropsy done as it's always a $ thing. All my goats were wormed after kidding and her kids are about 2 1/2 months old now. I am very grateful to have retained one of her doelings this year! Her doe from last year is my best milker also.