Goat that had a miscarriage

[startheangrydog]

i just got me some goats one of them is a 3 year old dwarf nigerian shes been bred once and the guy said she had a miscarriage that was last fall. what would cause a goat to have a miscarriage, will she always have one or just happen to happen? i would like to breed her this fall but hate for to have a miscarriage. the guy said when she miscarriage she didnt produce milk yet the kid was developed but not enough for it to survived

 

[dhansen]

There are many reasons for a goat to miscarriage. I have had several goats miscarry and then carry kids the next time around.

 

[TGreenhut]

There are certain chemical dewormers that cause miscarriages, such as Valbazen, or even natural dewormers like wormwood. So maybe the previous owner didn't know about that and accidentally gave her a dewormer not suitable for pregnant animals. I would breed her again- I bet there was a reason she miscarried, and I doubt she will miscarry again if you give her the proper care she needs during pregnancy.

 

[poorboys]

I would give her a shot of la 200 before breeding. I had a few miscarriages last year and a few preggo, the vet came out and suggested that I give them all a shot. No more miscarriages??

 

[GoatCrazyLady]

So sorry to hear that. Best wishes in the future.