Don't tell ME that CAE is "no big deal"

[SkyWarrior]

Yes, it is a big deal. And I'm sorry to hear your herd got it. It is a pain to eradicate.

I wish I had the money to have CAE tests on my goats, but right now, I don't. I'm planning on this in the next year or so.

 

[bonbean01]

Oh...I am so very sorry DonnaBelle that is just horrible and putting down your girl this morning had to be so hard...and now thinking about your whole herd and what it will take to get rid of this awful disease...overwhelming

And sadly, you are right...if this was dairy cows, it would be taken more seriously. So many people have cow's milk allergies and depend on goat's milk...it should be taken more seriously.

Just wondering...can people get ill from drinking the milk from a goat with this disease?

 

[Straw Hat Kikos]

No they can't. That's why alot of people say CL is bad and CAE is ok. They say well with CAE people don't get hurt and can't get anything but with CL people can get it. CAE doesn't do anything to people but is AWFUL to the goats. It is impossible to control and CAE goats should be culled imo. CL is not a big deal, does not hurt or mess goats up, buuut some have said it can go to people. Thing is, it gives you a little rash for a few days and that's it. It does nothing else and it is SSSOOOOO rare it's not even worth considering. Also, it only if the CL puss gets inside of you. So not a biggie and no big deal to the goats. CAE though, horrible to the goats but because people can't get anything from it, they say it's no big deal.

Wish people did research and figured stuff out for themselves instead of just thinking they are right because they said it. GAH

 

[Symphony]

No they can't. That's why alot of people say CL is bad and CAE is ok. They say well with CAE people don't get hurt and can't get anything but with CL people can get it. CAE doesn't do anything to people but is AWFUL to the goats. It is impossible to control and CAE goats should be culled imo. CL is not a big deal, does not hurt or mess goats up, buuut some have said it can go to people. Thing is, it gives you a little rash for a few days and that's it. It does nothing else and it is SSSOOOOO rare it's not even worth considering. Also, it only if the CL puss gets inside of you. So not a biggie and no big deal to the goats. CAE though, horrible to the goats but because people can't get anything from it, they say it's no big deal.

Wish people did research and figured stuff out for themselves instead of just thinking they are right because they said it. GAH

I think it would be wise for the different Goat associations to lobby Washington or States and the Agriculture Department to monitor and help control this disease. If it does mutate and become multi species it would get out of control fast and then it would be like the Mad Cow outbreak in the UK were many herds had to be eradicated.
Its like Scrappies with Sheep, lets nip this thing in the bud. It takes producers like you Men and Women to get the word out and marshal people together to get the word out and the media interested.

Just my two cents.

 

[dhansen]

So, is there a good source to learn how to draw blood for the test for CAE and CL? I want to learn and take care of this asap!

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

So, is there a good source to learn how to draw blood for the test for CAE and CL? I want to learn and take care of this asap!

I had the vet show me and now I do it all on my own, it's really not difficult at all, and each test is only $6 or so and another $6 for shipping.

I did pay more initially, but bought my goats from one of the best "premier" breeders down here and her whole herd is tested clean every year. I think it was worth the investment in the goats. I've also tested them since I got them just to be safe and every single one has repeatedly been negative for CAE and CL. I think it's more of an ongoing type thing, like one other poster said, I would feel secure knowing they were truly negative after repeat negative results say a few months apart.

 

[Queen Mum]

Oh Donnabelle, I am so sorry to hear about the CAE. It is tragic to have to put down any of your animals and I know you really love your goats. This must just be devastating. CAE is awful...

 

[kstaven]

The sad but true problem here is most goats are seen as a disposable commodity. The answer doesn't come in the form of another vaccine. The answer comes in the form of better animal management and the will to test and cull on the part of the whole goat community.

 

[Straw Hat Kikos]

The sad but true problem here is most goats are seen as a disposable commodity. The answer doesn't come in the form of another vaccine. The answer comes in the form of better animal management and the will to test and cull on the part of the whole goat community.

Agree 100%

 

[Pearce Pastures]

Yup, and it seems like common sense but we all know common sense is not all too common. I am so sorry DonnaBelle and thank you so much for sharing this.