Does anyone know what this is?

[mysunwolf]

Agree with @Goat Whisperer. It could also be a fungal issue, in which case the sulfur cream would work for that as well. I see a lot of goats get fungal infections around here when we get humid.

 

[Donna R. Raybon]

My best guess would be to treat as if it is fungus, mite, and bacteria and one would be the cure needed. One year we had feral cats in community bring in ringworm and everything got it, dogs, cats, horses, goats, people,.... but not the cows. Back then we used a fungicide and dipped every one..... ever try to baptize a cat??? It was awful.

My experience with goats and ringworm is it spreads like wildfire and everybody ends up covered. So, while it still might be fungus, it may not be ringworm.

Since she is a little goat, and weather is warm in FL what about bathing her with medicated shampoo? Horses get ringworm (fungus) and rainrot (bacterial) so they make shampoo that works on those.

If only a few spots, have you tried soaking the spot in strong 7% iodine? I would not use this method if an areal larger than the palm of your hand were affected. I wear gloves, use a cotton ball soaked in iodine and make sure spot is well soaked, but be careful to not get it in eyes. Then I rub about to get the extra flakes of skin off. That done once a day will treat any fungus and you see improvement in a few days. If you can not get strong 7% iodine, you can do the same with bleach, but do NOT mix the two!!! If skin looks raw, skip a day, and when hair starts to grow back, all is well. I am not a vet, and this is just things I would do my self.

 

[Wispy55]

Two things jump out. If you are bolusing with copper is your area deficient in selenium as well? If so, is selenium added to your feed? Our lamancha mix doe lost hair on her haunches when she was getting goat feed and loose minerals. It seems there was too much selenium for her. We are in a copper and selenium depleated area here in new brunswick canada. The feed stores all add selenium but not copper. The second thing is perhaps another goat is chewing or nibbling on her ears. I often see ours nibble each others ears. Just a thought hope you solve it soon.

 

[SJConnon]

Sorry for the bad pics.
Does anyone know what this is? This doe has bald, scaly patches on her ears and tail. She had had it for months. Our vet thought it might be a zinc deficiency or an autoimmune issue. It is not mites. Because none of our other goats have gotten it, she ruled out ringworm. Any ideas?View attachment 50653
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My sheep get something similar on their ears. I spray with iodine for a few days and it clears up. I don't know what it is but that works for my ewes.

 

[Ridgetop]

Probably some sort of fungus or ringworm type of stuff. Usually ringworm is more circular in shape, but I have had 2 horses over the years who were sensitive to fly bites and would develop scaly patches on their ears from flies. Are the flies bad there now?
After clearing this up with iodine, try a little fly spray around her head. If no other goats have the problem, it could just be that she is allergic or sensitive to fly bites.

 

[ragdollcatlady]

Any updates on this? I am a little late to this thread, but looks like fly strike to me. I would try the Nustock ointment if you are still having issues with those spots.