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Alternative Veterinary Medicine Centre Holistic Vet - Homeopathic Vet - Acupuncture Vet - Herbal Vet - Natural Vet Diseases of Goats Building this page is an ongoing work.
Here we describe various goat diseases (caprine diseases),
with reference to integrated acupuncture, herbal treatment, homeopathic treatment,
chiropractic manipulation etc., where appropriate. We invite and accept
referrals for complementary and alternative medicine treatments. see also: Goat Cases return to goat main page: Goats Goat Disease List
ARTHRITISThis section is in preparation. We have a policy of ongoing improvement, augmentation and updating, so that our website is constantly changing. We hope you have enjoyed what you have seen so far and found it helpful, so that you will revisit us soon, to see the latest developments. Put the home page in your 'bookmarks'/'favourites', for ease of revisiting. Why not take a few moments to send us your comments and feedback, along with requests for new pages, to let us know what we have done well and to help our policy of constant improvement? Thank you for spending some time with us. Copyright © AVMC November 2002 Back to Goat Diseases List Back to Goat Main Page
BACK PROBLEMS - NECK PROBLEMSIn any back problem or neck problem, proper resolution cannot take place, however, until any spinal or pelvic misalignments are corrected (e.g. by McTimoney Chiropractic-type methodology or osteopathic techniques). Inevitably, misalignment leads to incorrect movement and to abnormal stresses and strains being put on other parts of the body, quite apart from the local pain. There is some skepticism, among conventional vets, about the validity of spinal manipulation but it only has to be witnessed, for it to be credited with belief. The AVMC performs chiropractic manipulation work, alongside osteopathy, acupuncture, LASER and homeopathy. Advice is also given on therapeutic and preventive static or dynamic exercise programmes. This integrated approach is usually enough to correct most back problems but is rarely an immediate fix, since many of the problems we meet have been in existence for a considerable period. At the AVMC, we have a special interest in back problems. Even the independent NHS watchdog, NICE (N.I.C.E. - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence), has recognised the potential benefit from acupuncture and manipulation in the relief of human back pain (as of May 2009 - http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article6368290.ece). However, many conventional vets appear to be very suspicious of the practice, to the potential detriment of many of their patients. Back People There are many ‘back people’ who ply their trade. Animal-qualified chiropractors are examined by the McTimoney Chiropractic Association. These are genuine. Of those without this qualification, some will be genuine but caution is advised in using someone without the qualification. Some back people are dangerous. Physiotherapists work on the musculature, which can be very valuable in suitable cases, once back misalignments have been corrected, but most appear not to acknowledge spinal misalignment. All chiropractors, osteopaths, physiotherapists and other manipulators are required, by the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, to work only on the recommendation of a vet and under the supervision of a vet. Gadgets Many pieces of equipment are recommended, by salespersons or practitioners, for back problems. Ultra-sound, LASER therapy, Magnet, Faradic and TENS are but a few of these. Before embarking on such programmes, which can be expensive quite apart from safety considerations, please consult your vet, to enquire about suitability or safety for your particular animal. You may need to consult a vet who is experienced in a full range of holistic therapies for goats, to access the necessary expertise to evaluate these tools. See also: Pelvic misalignment article See also: http://www.chiropractic-vet.co.uk Copyright © AVMC August 2002 Back to Goat Diseases List Back to Goat Main Page
BLUETONGUEThis is a notifiable disease of ruminants and therefore of cattle, sheep, goats, camelids, buffalo and wild deer. It came to the UK in September 2007, possibly as a result of climate change. It is a viral disease borne by biting midges and appears to have spread from Northern Europe.
Although it is possible that cattle can show no
signs of illness, usual signs in cattle are: fever, nasal
discharge, swelling of the head and neck, conjunctivitis (runny
eyes), swelling and ulceration of the mouth, swollen teats,
languidness and drooling of saliva.
Sheep are the most susceptible and can die of the disease. The disease signs that typify this condition suggest that it should be responsive to homeopathy (homeopathic treatment) and to homeopathic preventive methods (homeoprophylaxis). However, as this is a notifiable disease, if the AVMC were to treat cases we would need specific permission from DEFRA. Copyright © AVMC November 2007 Back to Goat Diseases List Back to Goat Main Page
CAPRINE ARTHRITIS-ENCEPHALITISThis section is in preparation. We have a policy of ongoing improvement, augmentation and updating, so that our website is constantly changing. We hope you have enjoyed what you have seen so far and found it helpful, so that you will revisit us soon, to see the latest developments. Put the home page in your 'bookmarks'/'favourites', for ease of revisiting. Why not take a few moments to send us your comments and feedback, along with requests for new pages, to let us know what we have done well and to help our policy of constant improvement? Thank you for spending some time with us. Copyright © AVMC November 200 Back to Goat Diseases List Back to Goat Main Page
FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE - FMDThis is a notifiable disease and, therefore, the AVMC does not provide treatment or prevention for FMD, unless special dispensation were to be offered by DEFRA. In the 2001 outbreak, the AVMC offered MAFF research, treatment and prevention help, free of charge. This involved telephone calls and faxes on an almost daily basis. All were ignored. We have a dedicated page for this disease (click), updated December 2007. Copyright © AVMC August 2005 Back to Goat Diseases List Back to Goat Main Page
GOAT POXThis section is in preparation. We have a policy of ongoing improvement, augmentation and updating, so that our website is constantly changing. We hope you have enjoyed what you have seen so far and found it helpful, so that you will revisit us soon, to see the latest developments. Put the home page in your 'bookmarks'/'favourites', for ease of revisiting. Why not take a few moments to send us your comments and feedback, along with requests for new pages, to let us know what we have done well and to help our policy of constant improvement? Thank you for spending some time with us. Copyright © AVMC November 2002 Back to Goat Diseases List Back to Goat Main Page
HEAT STRESS - HEAT STROKEThis section is in preparation. We have a policy of ongoing improvement, augmentation and updating, so that our website is constantly changing. We hope you have enjoyed what you have seen so far and found it helpful, so that you will revisit us soon, to see the latest developments. Put the home page in your 'bookmarks'/'favourites', for ease of revisiting. Why not take a few moments to send us your comments and feedback, along with requests for new pages, to let us know what we have done well and to help our policy of constant improvement? Thank you for spending some time with us. Copyright © AVMC November 2002 Back to Goat Diseases List Back to Goat Main Page
INFERTILITYThis section is in preparation. We have a policy of ongoing improvement, augmentation and updating, so that our website is constantly changing. We hope you have enjoyed what you have seen so far and found it helpful, so that you will revisit us soon, to see the latest developments. Put the home page in your 'bookmarks'/'favourites', for ease of revisiting. Why not take a few moments to send us your comments and feedback, along with requests for new pages, to let us know what we have done well and to help our policy of constant improvement? Thank you for spending some time with us. Copyright © AVMC November 2002 Back to Goat Diseases List Back to Goat Main Page
MAEDI-VISNAThis section is in preparation. We have a policy of ongoing improvement, augmentation and updating, so that our website is constantly changing. We hope you have enjoyed what you have seen so far and found it helpful, so that you will revisit us soon, to see the latest developments. Put the home page in your 'bookmarks'/'favourites', for ease of revisiting. Why not take a few moments to send us your comments and feedback, along with requests for new pages, to let us know what we have done well and to help our policy of constant improvement? Thank you for spending some time with us. Copyright © AVMC November 2002 Back to Goat Diseases List Back to Goat Main Page
MASTITISThis section is in preparation. We have a policy of ongoing improvement, augmentation and updating, so that our website is constantly changing. We hope you have enjoyed what you have seen so far and found it helpful, so that you will revisit us soon, to see the latest developments. Put the home page in your 'bookmarks'/'favourites', for ease of revisiting. Why not take a few moments to send us your comments and feedback, along with requests for new pages, to let us know what we have done well and to help our policy of constant improvement? Thank you for spending some time with us. Copyright © AVMC November 2002 Back to Goat Diseases List Back to Goat Main Page
MILK QUALITYThis section is in preparation. We have a policy of ongoing improvement, augmentation and updating, so that our website is constantly changing. We hope you have enjoyed what you have seen so far and found it helpful, so that you will revisit us soon, to see the latest developments. Put the home page in your 'bookmarks'/'favourites', for ease of revisiting. Why not take a few moments to send us your comments and feedback, along with requests for new pages, to let us know what we have done well and to help our policy of constant improvement? Thank you for spending some time with us. Copyright © AVMC November 2002 Back to Goat Diseases List Back to Goat Main Page
SKIN PROBLEMSThis section is in preparation. We have a policy of ongoing improvement, augmentation and updating, so that our website is constantly changing. We hope you have enjoyed what you have seen so far and found it helpful, so that you will revisit us soon, to see the latest developments. Put the home page in your 'bookmarks'/'favourites', for ease of revisiting. Why not take a few moments to send us your comments and feedback, along with requests for new pages, to let us know what we have done well and to help our policy of constant improvement? Thank you for spending some time with us. Copyright © AVMC November 2002 Back to Goat Diseases List Back to Goat Main Page
UNTHRIFTINESSThis section is in preparation. We have a policy of ongoing improvement, augmentation and updating, so that our website is constantly changing. We hope you have enjoyed what you have seen so far and found it helpful, so that you will revisit us soon, to see the latest developments. Put the home page in your 'bookmarks'/'favourites', for ease of revisiting. Why not take a few moments to send us your comments and feedback, along with requests for new pages, to let us know what we have done well and to help our policy of constant improvement? Thank you for spending some time with us. Copyright © AVMC November 2002 Back to Goat Diseases List Back to Goat Main Page Alternative Veterinary Medicine Centre Holistic Vet - Homeopathic Vet - Acupuncture Vet - Herbal Vet - Natural Vet Page relates to: veterinary herbal medicine - veterinary natural medicine - holistic veterinary medicine - veterinary complementary medicine - veterinary holistic medicine - veterinary acupuncture - veterinary homeopathy - veterinary herbs - veterinary herbalism - natural veterinary medicine - complementary veterinary medicine - complementary medicine - alternative medicine - alternative veterinary medicine - veterinary alternative medicine - holistic vet - homeopathic vet - acupuncture vet - herbal vet - herb vet - vet - vets - veterinary - goat - goats - caprine - nanny - billy - billy goat - kid - kids |
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