Though I agree that testing is extremely beneficial, and I test all of mine for CL/CAE and Johnes, when someone asks for help with a specific problem in a "read only" format, I rather prefer to start with basics and work toward the more complex.
Asking additional enlightening questions and trying to determine the solution to the existing problem first would prove far more beneficial than jumping right to worst case scenario and then expounding on the reasons for testing your herd for a specific disease. Then going further trying to "save the world" of goats through testing. IMHO the time for that particular discussion is later, not the here and now while this member is seeking specific help for a specific issue.
That being said, I'm sure there ARE very experienced goat owners here on a POULTRY site, however, I would suggest that a person would have much better success looking for help on a forum that is dedicated to the area of expertise the questions are associated with. Goats are after all herd animals & livestock, not chickens or poultry. One does not generally go to a dentist with a vision problem.
As an aside, there are many chicken owners over on BYH, and chicken questions do occasionally come up over there. Go figure
Thus the reason I am a member of BYH, TEG & BYC. A broad spectrum of knowledgeable members. I admire each site as a well as the fact that BYH does indeed have a dedicated forum specializing in (emergency, diesease, cure) like byc but with 4 legged animals. And a score of kind folks who have helped me tremendously with my 20 goats so much!
I usually post my questions or concerns on both sites for more chances of knowledgeable goat enthusiasts to find my postings as quickly as possible especially if one of my goats are in Dyer straights.
I hope that IS the issue and that he's able to possibly reverse any damage that hasn't become permanent.
