Common Vaccinations for Goats

Goats are susceptible to a number of diseases which can harm your goats, minimize their production and shorten their lives.  Timely vaccination is therefore necessary to help goats more sustainable against various types of goat diseases or illness.  These vaccinations keep the goats healthy as well as make them resistant to diseases.

Enterotoxemia

Enterotoxemia or overeating disease is a common disease in goats. This disease results from bacteria living in the digestive tracts of goats.  This disease can sometimes causes death. A basic annual vaccine commonly administered with the tetanus vaccine is used for preventing this disease.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is very dangerous for goats and one of the most common causes of death in goats. It make your affected goats very ill. To prevent pneumonia you should vaccinate your goats within 4 to 6 months of age..

Rabies

Rabies is a fatal disease which can harm your goats. Goats get affected by rabies if they are bitten or attacked by an animal that has rabies. Apply rabies vaccines if you notice this disease on your goats.

 

Common Vaccinations for Goats
Vaccine Name	Diseases	Applying Time
CDT	Enterotoxemia & Tetanus	Does: During fourth months of pregnancy.Kids: 1st during 1 month old and one month later.All: Booster annually
Chlamydia	Chlamydia abortion	During first 28 to 45 days of pregnancy.
CLA	Cornybacterium pseudotuberculosis	This vaccine is applied for kids at their 6 months of age, 3 weeks later and annual booster.
Pneumonia	Mannheimia Haemolytica pneumonia or Pasteurella multocida	Give two doses. 2 to 4 weeks apart from each.
Rabies	Rabies	Annually
Soremouth	Orf	Annually

Points to consider

• Never vaccinate an ill goat. Only vaccinate the goats when they are in good health conditions. This will minimize the chances of adverse reactions and side effects.
• Before applying the vaccine to your goats, double check it’s expiration date and avoid using cloudy or expired vaccines.
• Try to use a 20 gauge and 1 or 2/4 inch needle for an adult goat and 1/2 inch needle for kids.
• Before applying, read the instructions carefully and always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for dosage.
• Be very careful while transporting and using vaccines. Don’t mix the vaccines.
• Always keep a record of your vaccination program and do not delay booster shots for best result.

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