Angora Goat Health

Dr. Mackie Hobson, a veterinarian based in Graaff-Reinet, is the dedicated vet for the mohair industry.

His appointment reflects the industry’s commitment to supporting mohair farmers and ensuring the well-being of their Angora goats.

How do farmers benefit?

Dr. Mackie is available to mohair farmers, free of charge, for any health-related advice, as a speaker at farmers’ association information days, study groups, for performing postmortems, farm call-outs in the event of medium to large scale animal losses (upon approval), and treatment of Angora goats (excluding drugs).

The aim is to support mohair producers and their Angora goats, improve disease surveillance and communicate health and welfare-related matters to producers.

The interests of Angora goat farmers will be represented on animal health forums and research councils. Dr. Hobson will also advise farmers on the merits of animal health products, conduct on-farm field studies, and assist with BEE training while providing affordable BEE veterinary support.

The Vet’s Corner is designed as a resource for information on Angora goat health.

How can Mohair producers contact Dr. Hobson?

Dr. Hobson is a private veterinarian and works on a part-time basis in the industry. Contact him free of charge.

Dr. Mackie Hobson

Mohair South Africa Industry Vet
M: +27 82 860 0406
E: mohairsavet@gmail.com
www.angora.co.za