Polio/ Listeria Treatment
Symptoms of Polio & Listeria
Stargazing is the number 1 symptom.
Another symptom would be blindness.
If you noticed the goat is stargazing, most likely the goat is suffering from either Polio or Listeria.
Causes of Polio & Listeria
-Polio is caused by acidosis in the rumen with change of feed or grain oriented feeding causing to have thiamine deficiency or Sulfur toxicity.
Stargazing is the number 1 symptom.
Another symptom would be blindness.
If you noticed the goat is stargazing, most likely the goat is suffering from either Polio or Listeria.
Causes of Polio & Listeria
-Polio is caused by acidosis in the rumen with change of feed or grain oriented feeding causing to have thiamine deficiency or Sulfur toxicity.
-Listeria is caused by eating moldy hay. Listeriosis is caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes and is commonly seen in cooler climates. These bacteria can be found in the soil, food sources, and even the feces of healthy animals. Most commonly, this disease of sheep and goats is observed as a result of feeding moldy or spoiled hay or silage.