Goats are loving animals raised by many people for various purposes
. Different varieties of goats such as cashmere goats, mountain goats, Nigerian dwarf goats are reared by people to get numerous benefits. Raising goats is interesting and enjoyable. When you plan to raise goats you have to take preventative health care of goats so that they remain healthy and give you good yield of products. A healthy goat has clear and bright eyes. If you see cloudy eyes of your goat it is an indication of some eye infection. A healthy goat should have smooth and shiny hair. Dull and rough hair would indicate some parasitic infection which should be take care of immediately. If your goat is eating well, it means it is healthy but if you see that your goat has a hunched back and a droopy tail it means your goat is not feeling well.
Preventative health care of goats include to provide them safe drinking water and healthy food. You have to decide the time of feeding for your goat. You may feed it two times or once in a day depending upon the type of goat. Feeding your goat with healthy food will surely help you keep your animal in good health. Water is a basic necessity of all living beings and your animal also needs safe drinking water to remain free from diseases. Thus, provide safe drinking water to your goat depending upon the climate of your place.
Another important tip for preventative health care of goats is to provide them with clean and hygienic shelter. Shelter of your goat should be well ventilated, clean and free from flees as flees may give rise to many harmful diseases.
If you are raising a goat for obtaining wool then shearing should be done neatly with clean knife to prevent skin infection. It is also recommended to give immunization to your goat at proper time. Generally, there are three injections that are given to goats as a preventative health care of goats. You may consult your nearest veterinary clinic to get complete information regarding immunization schedule of goats. Tips given here may be followed by farmers to prevent diseases of goat. If you see any signs of infection or any other disease immediately take your goat to the nearest veterinary hospital to get immediate remedy and prevent further complications. If timely action may be taken it may help farmers to prevent their goats from harmful diseases.