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Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis
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Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis

Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis is a serious disease that causes mastitis, ill-thrift, arthritis, pneumonia, and paralysis that moves up the body, and brain disease (encephalomyelitis). CAE is also considered an animal welfare issue. There is no cure for CAE.

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Goat Lice Management
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Goat Lice Management

here are two types of lice affecting goats in Tasmania: the biting louse and the sucking louse. These lice are small (only 1 to 2 mm long) and are grey or cream in colour. Goat lice affect only goats. They may survive on sheep for about 5 to 7 days, but not propagate. Lice from cattle do not affect goats.

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