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Hypothermia
by Gary Pfalzbot
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Hypothermia literally means low (hypo) temperature (thermia). When a goats temperature falls below a certain temperature, this can be considered hypothermia and can be fatal if not treated immediately. Hypothermia can be caused by a number of diseases or conditions, but more importantly what should be known is, when the temperature of the goat falls dangerously low for whatever reason(s), various internal organs begin to shut down as well - the rumen included. Therefore, it is never a good idea to try and orally stimulate a goat with food or liquid. Doing so can create equally dangerous (and often fatal) conditions by contributing to harmful bacteria build up within the digestive system itself. Always ensure that the goats temperature is within the normal limits before providing food or liquid orally. Any stimulation given to a goat suffering hypothermia should be administered intravenously. Below, you will find useful articles dealing with how to treat for hypothermia.

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About the author: Gary Pfalzbot is a Service Connected Disabled Veteran and the web master of GoatWorld as well as some other web sites. He has raised goats over the years, been involved with 4-H (as a young boy) and currently resides in Colorado where he and his wife Pam raise a few breeds of goats and other animals, and primarily author the GoatWorld web site to continue to inform, educate, and promote the industry.

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