Listeriosis in goats treatment

Polio (Polioencephalomalacia) and Listeriosis (also referred to as “Listeria”) are two, unfortunately, highly common neurological illnesses in goats. Often when we hear about one, we hear about the other, because they appear very similarly.

So much so that many people just refer to the issue as “polio/listeriosis.” When they treat for one, they also treat for the other. But there is actually a big distinction between these two illnesses, and I want to discuss that before getting into the treatment(s).

While these issues can be treated simultaneously to confirm you cover all your bases, it is important to understand each illness individually. I feel that these two diseases, but especially Listeriosis, are highly misunderstood in the goat veterinary community.

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Actually, Listeriosis has one of the worst treatment prognoses according to many veterinarians and establishments. According to NC State Extension Publications, “There are no effective treatments for small ruminants, and they usually die after infection.

Large doses of penicillin may help in some case

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