This book describes key diseases encountered in general practice along with their diagnoses, treatment, prognoses, and control. Diseases and disorders are included with the common differential diagnoses followed by the specific diagnosis and recommended treatment(s). In addition the book covers basic anatomy, commons breeds, and husbandry.

Chapter 1: Introduction: World goat population and reasons they are kept. Common Breeds. Goat Biology. Husbandry. Chapter 2: Reproductive System: Normal structure & function. Breeding management. Female reproductive tract diseases. Causes of foetal loss / abortion. Male reproductive tract diseases. Chapter 3: Pregnancy and Parturition: Pregnancy diagnosis. Normal kidding. Dystocia. Caesarean section. Pseudopregnancy / cloudburst. Chapter 4: Neonatology: Neonatal kid care. Neonatal disorders. Disbudding. Castrating. Supernumerary teats. Chapter 5: Alimentary Tract and Abdomen: Examination. Non-infectious disease. Infectious disease. Surgical conditions / procedures. Chapter 6: Respiratory System: Examination. Non-infectious disease. Infectious disease. Chapter 7: Cardiovascular Disease and Disorders of the Haematopoietic System: Examination. Cardiovascular disorders. Haematopoietic disorders including lymphatic system. Chapter 8: Nervous System Disorders: Examination. Non-infectious disease (CNS). Non-infectious disease (peripheral). Infectious disease. Chapter 9: Musculoskeletal Disease including Foot Disorders: Examination. Non-infectious disease (including fracture management). Infectious disease. Chapter 10: Urinary Tract Disease: Examination. Non-infectious disease. Infectious disease. Surgical procedures. Chapter 11: Skin Diseases: Examination. Non-infectious disease. Infectious disease. Surgical procedures and wound management. Dehorning / disbudding. Chapter 12: Mammary Gland: Examination. Non-infectious disease. Infectious disease. Surgical procedures. Chapter 13: Sensory Organ Disease: Diseases of the eye & surgical procedures. Diseases of the ear. Chapter 14: Metabolic Diseases. Chapter 15: Trace Element Disorders. Chapter 16: Poisoning. Chapter 17: Emerging and Exotic Diseases: Tuberculosis. Bluetongue. Schmallenberg. FMD. Chapter 18: Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Fluid Therapy and Euthanasia. Chapter 19: Post Mortem Examination and Sampling. Appendix 1: References Ranges: Appendix 2: Pharmacology. Index.