Bluetongue

[nemo]

Is usually seen in sheep occasionally in goat, cattle. Im not sure if this is present in the Philippines.
Usual signs:

difficulty in breathing
reddening of the ear, lips, muzzle.
fever,
inflammation the gums or mouth
ulceration of the gums or mouth
ulceraton or inflammation of the pads of the mouth

In some aspect it is like FMD.

[mikey]

Dr Nemo,thanks for the info,should we give shots to our goats,will bring in 2 new goats from Cebu,will make sure they are kept seperated from the main herd for 1 month or 2. it is sort of a FMD for this type of livestock??this will kill our goat industry. Good Day To You Doc.           mikey

[nemo]

There are no available vaccine in the Philippines right now. So, the best thing to do is give vitamins to your herd before and after the introduction of a new goat and also give to the one you will brought in.  You also have to isolate the new goat from the rest for about 2 weeks.

[mikey]

Dr. Nemo,thanks for the info,will do. Good Day To You          mikey

[SARA]

Doc nemo, when you say VITAMINS, are you referring to IV or PO. Just wondering if there's any IV multivitamins available in the market and what brand?

There are no available vaccine in the Philippines right now. So, the best thing to do is give vitamins to your herd before and after the introduction of a new goat and also give to the one you will brought in.  You also have to isolate the new goat from the rest for about 2 weeks.

[nemo]

PO or IM vitamins which ever you prefer to give.  IV vitamins are difficult to give so refrain from using it.
Most IM vitamins for swine is also okay for goat.