Goat people: Abscess busted, pus flowing. UPDATE no more pus

[kingdean]

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I understand that everyone is trying to help. We have been reading up about goats for a while now and we have researched CL a lot. I'm confident that it's not CL especially since they all have one lump in that same place.

I found a picture of Misty and her abscess. I forgot I had this picture. Softball size lump may have been an exaggeration.

 

[goldensunriseranch]

Well I've never needed to use an antibiotic for anything other than respiratory issues and also as preventative against uterine infection if I had to reach in and turn a kid so I not 100% certain on abcesses. But Twin-Penn (Penicillin Procaine & Penicillin Benzathine combo) is a double acting long lasting injectible and works for a broad # of things. And would probably be the most handy to get local, I think most feed stores would have it and possibly Tractor Supply if you have one. I would give it SubQ in the shoulder.
1cc per 25 lbs and do it for 5-7 days, but never less than 5 days. And then give the Probios at the same time.
And if you can get Betadyne you can use that on the abcess itself to clean it. And I would spread a thick amount of Corona antiseptic ointment over it. It comes in a yellow & red small tube and also a small tub and alot of feed stores carry it also.

 

[vicki2x2]

I really hope you are right, because it is not a fun thing to have. Unfortunately, two of mine have had it on their chest, just like that. They were baseball sized. The ones on their jaw line never got that large.

 

[kingdean]

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OK my wife has the Twin-Penn and Betadyne in her "goat first aid kit" as she calls it. I'll get the Probios and Corona ointment tomorrow. Thanks.

 

[kingdean]

Here's a picture of Stormy. You can see a small lump on her left side. Rain is in the background but you can't see her lump. It's only about the size of a penny.

 

[goldensunriseranch]

Hope it is just the vaccine and nothing like CL. If they get an abcess in any other location or if this one heals and then comes back then I would really suspect trouble. Just another option, do you have a vet you use regularly? You could always use a syringe to pull out some of the pus and drop it off for them to test, would save you the barn call fee at least. Just be very careful touching it and use a fresh pair of latex gloves everytime. There may also be a program for your state to send someone out to test. I've never checked into it that far myself. CL can really hit hard, it infects the grounds for a long time after, even after the original infected goats are gone, you'd need to use an unused pasture for any new goats. If you do have other goats also I'd certainly keep these 3 quarantined for however long it takes to be certain it isn't CL. Your baby looks adorable and otherwise quite healthy though! Good weight, clear eyes etc.

 

[goldensunriseranch]

Oh one other thing, Twin-Penn needs to be refrigerated. Yours was kept in the fridge right? I'd swab the top of the bottle with alcohol before and after each syringe is drawn up. And also a quick swab of the injection site with alcohol before injecting it.

 

[kingdean]

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These pictures were from the 1st or second day of having them. They are really thick in the middle now. Not fat but healthy. I have a vet near me that will check out goats and I'm also pretty close to NC State and I believe they'll test blood/pus for disease for free in their vet school.

 

[kingdean]

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Yes, the bottle is about 2 months old and never been used and has always been refrigerated.

 

[vicki2x2]

I also forgot to mention, your kids are adorable!! I love blue eyed Nigerians!! I have a girl that looks very similar, but has brown eyes. Good luck with them, they are so much fun!!