Goat Small Intestinal Worms

Trichostrongylus colubriformis (Bankrupt worm)

Trichostrongylus colubriformis is a very small threadlike worm and is the most predominant small intestinal worm. It is found in goats throughout the United States but seems to thrive better under more cool and wet conditions similar to T. circumcincta. However, in the southeastern United States, this worm is the next most common and important after Haemonchus. On some farms it can cause considerable problems. As with Telodorsagia, this worm feeds on nutrients …

Goat Parasites

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General Life Cycle

 Small Intestinal Worms

Large Intestinal Worms

Lungworms

Diagnostic Methods

Dewormers

Control Programs

Coccidiosis

Other Parasites

External Parasites (Arthropods)

Managing Internal Parasites in Sheep and Goats

Parasite Management Checklist

Procedural Guides for Dealing with Parasites

 

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Pneumonia

Pneumonia

This disease is inflammation or infection of the lungs. There are many causes of pneumonia including viruses, bacteria, fungal agents, mycoplasmas, parasites, irritant dust and fumes and aspiration of liquids. The specific cause of pneumonia is not easily determined and requires diagnostic help in consultation with a veterinarian. The ultimate cause may be a combination of factors. Management problems such as overcrowding, poor ventilation and inadequate nutrition as sometimes to blame.

Signs: Some of the common signs of …