Goat Veterinary Consultancies - goatvetoz

10/08/2026

Dwarf goats have taken over from cats for Turkish cafes https://bianet.org/haber/behind-the-growing-popularity-of-istanbul-s-dwarf-goat-cafes-322350 Goat welfare need to be a priority & if good, these cafes would be great.

"Breeding certain species through artificial selection for traits that appeal to people, and turning them into commodities, is an approach that is far removed from protecting animals."

10/08/2026

BioWorma and worm egg counts recommended for horse worm control https://agrifutures.com.au/news/winning-against-worms-a-fresh-guide-on-effective-parasite-management/?mkt_tok=NjQzLU5PRy0zMDAAAAGjh9Y6bnY_fmCGWXZt6amesxKgxeLxWH9cAOSqjU1GDtZLBQLMbFEjEhBXXn2_F5soPrWwv9pjPeOKdbAo9FYwAAQyMZn27lS1O-eWjIAx The same applies for goats.

Best practice internal parasite control is now about management and targeted treatment, and AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program has the guide to help you understand how to implement these practices effective

08/08/2026

Very relevant to goats as well, especially as goats need more drench per kgs..

04/08/2026

The same thing happens with goat feet.

02/08/2026

Every goat owners worse nightmare
https://www.news24.com/southafrica/news/vets-beloved-clinic-goat-stolen-and-slaughtered-on-roadside-20260801-0819 Having your pet goat stolen then finding where someone killed it for meat.

A hand-raised goat who kept sick patients company at a Kimberley veterinary practice has been stolen and slaughtered by the roadside – leaving the vet and her staff heartbroken and forced to divert money meant for medical equipment into security instead.

02/08/2026

Don't overcrowd your kid pens
Allowing more space per kid is best - see https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42536263/ and reduces the chances of coccidiosis becoming a problem.

This study evaluated the effects of different space allowances on the behaviour and coccidial load in intensively reared Sirohi goat kids. Seventy-two healthy Sirohi goat kids (approximately three months of age) with similar initial body weights were randomly allocated to four space allowance treatm...

02/08/2026

What happens if your PIC is chosen for an audit?
Every year 2,600 Australian properties are chosen at random for an audit. https://r3.dotdigital-pages.com/p/4PKF-FIW/top-five-things-to-do-before-an-lpa-audit?utm_campaign=716030_August%20-%20Integrity%20Matters%20-%202026&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Integrity%20Systems%20Company&utm_term=Top%20five%20things%20to%20do%20before%20an%20LPA%20audit&dm_i=4PKF,FCHQ,3XVZKG,2BHN4,1,0,0,0 Do you have up to date goat treatment records & vet scripts?

Every LPA-accredited producer agrees to participate in LPA’s audit program, helping protect Australia’s international reputation for delivering outstanding food safety, animal welfare and biosecurity risk management.  

01/08/2026

Have you got a safe source of colostrum for orphaned kids?
Kidding season has started in Australia. Do you have frozen, freeze dried or powdered colostrum on hand? Here is 1 option https://jessenco.com.au/products/raw-goats-milk-newborn-pet-starter-pack?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=fbbf4e27c&pr_rec_pid=7560869314663&pr_ref_pid=7470616871015&pr_seq=uniform . You always need to ask about CAE and Johne's disease status of the herd you get it from , including any cattle herds (which can pass on Johne's disease).

Raw freeze dried goat colostrum provides essential antibodies and immune support crucial for newborn pets during their most vulnerable stage. Rich in nutrients, proteins, and natural probiotics, it promotes healthy digestion and strengthens the developing immune system. The freeze-dried powder offer...

31/07/2026

A new case of classical scrapie found in the USAhttps://www.sheepusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026_ASI-Press-Release_Scrapie-Detection_Final.pdf This means sheep & goat exports to Australia will remain tight i.e. artificial breeding & only after donors post-mortemed.

31/07/2026

These look a lot lighter to wear but require mobile phone towers. https://www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/sruc-named-key-innovator-by-european-commission-for-sheep-monitoring-technology/ . Not sure that goats wouldn't try and eat them.

SRUC researchers have developed an innovative Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) livestock monitoring system that has been recognised by the European Commission for its potential to transform sheep farming with detailed insights into the behaviour, movement and welfare of sheep.