Feb 12, 2024 · If your goat is losing his hair, parasite infestation or disease are likely culprits. Scientifically termed alopecia, hair loss can also result from self-inflicted trauma, such as a goat constantly scratching on a fence or other object.

Jun 24, 2021 · It is the main culprit for a goat losing hair on ears. Sulfur-based ointment, Nu-Stock, helps heal a bare spot. The chorioptic scab mite (C. bovis) is another common cause of mange in goats. Lesions often begin at the base of the tail, legs, and feet, spreading to the undersides and other body areas. Lice can cause hair loss in goats.

Jun 2, 2023 · Hair loss in goats is one of the common issues that owners and goat breeders will face. Here's 6 reason why goat might be losing hair.

Mar 27, 2020 · I’ve noticed that a couple of my goats have hair loss on their tail (not the tip) and thinning of hair on their sides. They have been copper bolused, recieve replamin gel monthly and always have loose minerals available.

Jun 24, 2022 · Goats that are missing hair on the bridge of the nose and/or the end of the tail, giving a forked tail appearance, and in advanced situations also hair loss to the ears, often will be a copper deficiency.

Nov 20, 2012 · All of my goats have been progressively losing their tail hair for months. Otherwise, they are bright and shiny, have very smooth coats, and look great. They have been getting replamin gel plus every week for a couple of months and they have right now onyx minerals out at all times.

Aug 11, 2017 · If your goat is losing his hair, parasite infestation or disease are likely culprits. Scientifically termed alopecia, hair loss can also result from self-inflicted trauma, such as a goat constantly scratching on a fence or other object. Call your vet if your goat develops alopecia.

Mar 9, 2015 · One of my Nigerians is losing hair and has flaky skin. I don't see lice/bugs & no irritation or scabbing, just flakes. He's not itchy or scratching more than normal. I have dusted him with Python dust in case it is lice. He has access to Manna Pro minerals free choice.

Dec 31, 2013 · Fish tail is where on the tip of the tail it looses some of the hair and instead of a little fluff of hair it looks more like a fishes tail. Treatment is copper. And yes you should take it seriously goats need copper to stay healthy.

Mar 9, 2015 · Several of my goats lost the hair on the tip of their tail. Not a fish tail look, all the hair (just on tip, not a rat tail). I'm not sure if it's related to shedding or something else.