So what did this??? graphic picture.

[goat-heaven]

It looks like something grab her in started slashing I think Bob cat or barb wire if it was a cougar he probably would killed all three

 

[babsbag]

My DH said the same thing, and I said "no barb wire" but he reminded me that there is a wheat field across from her house that is barb wire. Her DH did forget to close the gate to their property so maybe she did wander over there and got into that fence. I will suggest that to her.

 

[Ridgetop]

Let us know what you find out. I agree not a coyote or dog - there would be punctures along the sides and rear legs. Cats - large or small - could claw but you would see 4 distinct claw cuts in a pattern and more probably on the top of the body where the cat ewould try to hang on as she attempted to suffocate her. Lets hope that it was the barb wire fence. There are some big male raccoons but I can't imagine one attacking a full grown dairy goat and rabies would be a possibility. Have her check the fence - with those wounds there should be traces of blood and hair.

 

[Pamela]

Racoons will attack goats?

 

[Latestarter]

Have to concur with the fence as a first choice... or something else... there's no pattern to those cuts/slashes that I can determine that stand out as animal caused.

Pamela a mature bore coon can weigh in at up to 40 pounds. If it's hungry and thinks it has a chance, it will attack the kids. If the mom then intervenes, the coon would indeed fight with the adult doe goat.

just as an aside, is tetanus a potential issue with wounds like that?

OK, so just now noticed the OP was from back in May! So was a cause ever determined? was there some outcome that can be shared? How's the doe doing now?

 

[babsbag]

When I asked my friend about the fence she said that the doe had cuts places that could not be done by a fence. (I don't remember where she said they were...her back maybe) A Game Warden said that it was most likely a young coyote pup.

The doe has recovered which is pretty amazing considering the damage. It was touch and go for awhile.

They have one of my LGD puppies now and she is growing up and doing her job; she has pretty busy nights. Hopefully no more attacks.

 

[Beekissed]

Bobcat gets my vote. A cat will grip a leg and try to rip out the belly with the hind claws.

 

[Blue Sky]

Will a raccoon drown a dog?

 

[Latestarter]

It will (try) if it can lure the dog into the water.

 

[Ridgetop]

Glad the doe recovered and they have protection now.