Upper respiratory tract infections in goats are very common, but they can cause serious illness or even death if left untreated.
These common infections are very dangerous for children who have not had the opportunity to develop their immune system.
To ensure the good health of your goats, it is very important to recognize upper respiratory tract infections in goats and you should seek veterinary help to treat them.
Symptoms of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Goats
Cough, fever, loss of appetite, runny nose and sneezing are common symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections in goats.
An affected goat’s nasal passages may be blocked and the discharge may affect one or both nostrils. And in some cases, the goat may also experience difficulty in breathing.
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Upper respiratory tract infections in goats can be caused by nasal or nasal crawlers. A type of fly called “Oestrus ovis” lays its eggs on the outside of a goat’s nose. Later, they migrate through the nose and up into the sinuses (when the fly larvae hatch).
It can take days, weeks or even months. Eventually, the larva drops and pupates in the ground, turns into a fly, and the whole process begins again.
You can consult your veterinarian and ask him for a good dewormer to rid your goats of these robots.
nasal tumors
Sinus infections in goats can be caused by tumors in the nose. The ENT virus (enzootic tumor of the nose) causes tumors in the nose of goats.
Noise, bad breath, a distorted face, difficulty breathing, neurological signs, runny nose, sneezing, and weight loss are common symptoms of nasal tumors.
This virus is usually infected by goats between 2 and 4 years old (because it is transmitted between goats). It is important to isolate sick goats, euthanize them and sell their young.
Pneumonia
Technically, pneumonia is an infection of the lower respiratory tract. But sometimes it all starts with viruses and bacteria in the upper respiratory tract.
Dullness is usually the first sign of pneumonia, and your goat will appear less active and alert than usual.
Pneumonia can often mimic an upper respiratory infection, but in many cases it can be worse. Pneumonia also often occurs after stress.
For example, dust, high humidity, temperature fluctuations, overcrowding, animal transport, unsanitary conditions, etc. are one such stress that often causes pneumonia.
Cough, lack of appetite, high fever (104°F to 106°F), clear or whitish runny nose, discharge from the eyes and foam from the mouth and nose are symptoms of pneumonia in goats.
