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Furthermore, what supplements do goats need?
There are nine types of minerals goats require to maintain health; selenium, zinc, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iodine, iron, manganese, and sodium. A mistake many novice farmers make is feeding their herds large amounts of grain-based goat feeds.
Then, how do you treat a lame goat?
To treat, start by isolating the affected animals that need treatment and trim each animal's hooves. Inspect each animals hooves for signs of rot or scald and rule out other possible causes of lameness. Treat the feet with a solution of copper sulfate or zinc sulfate.
White muscle disease (WMD) is caused by a deficiency of selenium and/or vitamin E. It is a degenerative muscle disease found in all large animals including sheep and goats. Selenium (Se) deficiency is associated with selenium deficient soils and the inadequate uptake of selenium by forages grown on these soils.