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
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Abortion - Brucellosis Melitensis
Abscess - Foot Abscess, Sweerklou
Abscess - Trueperella Pyogenes
Abscess - Corynebacterium Pseudotuberculosis
Botryomycosis – Pyogranulomatous Bacterial Infection
CCPP - Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia
Cerebral Gliosis and Spongiosis
Clostridium Chauvoei - Sponsiekte, Blackquarter
Clostridiun Haemolyticum - Red Water, Bacilliary Haemogloninuria
Clostridium Novyi Type A - Dikkop, Swelled Head
Clostridium Novyi Type B - Infectious Necrotic Hepatitis, Black Disease
Clostridium Perfringens Toxins - Enterotoxeamia
Clostridium Perfringens Type A - Rooiderm
Clostridium Perfringens Type B - Bloedpens
Clostridium Perfringens Type C - Necrotic Enteritis
Clostridium Perfingens Type D - Bloednier, Pulpy Kidney
Clostridium Septicum - Baarmoedersponssiekte
Cold (Hypothermia) and the Angora Goat
Cold - Why Angora Goats are more Susceptible in Summer than Winter
Cryptosporidiosis in Angora Goats
Domsiekte - Pregnancy Toxaemia
Eperythrozoonosis - Mycoplasma Ovis
Gallsickness, Galsiekte - Anaplasmosis
Graaff-Reinet Disease - Maedi-Visna
Hair Loss - Hypersensitivity Dermatitis
Hair Obstruction - Trichobezoar (hair)
Hairy Shaker Disease - Border Disease
Johne's Disease - Mycobacterium
Joint - Ill, Swollen joints in Angora Kids
Swakbok Siekte - Lymphocytic-Plasmacytic Enteris (LPE)
Brain infection - Meningoencephalitis (bacterial)
Necrotic Entiritus - Bacterial Septicemia in Angora Goat Kids
Opthalmia, Pink eye, Aansteeklike blindheid
Sagtebrein siekte - Polioencephalomalacia. Vit B1 deficiency
Papillomavirus and Fibropapillomas
Hair Ball Obstruction -Phytobezoariasis (Plant)
Fleece rot - Pseudomonas Infection
Prolapse of Vagina, Rectum or Uterus
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Dose (Anthelmintic) Classification
Dose (Anthelmintic) Resistance
Coccidiosis - Baycox and Vecoxan
Coccidiosis - Off Label Treatments
Dipping Guidelines - Ectoparasite Treatment
Dipping Guidelines - Washing of Angora Goats
Drugs for Treating Coccidiosis in Angora Kids
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Albumin: A Predictor of Survival Rates in Angora Goat Kids
Coccidiosis - Baycox and Vecoxan
Coccidiosis - Off Label Treatment Options
Crypto - Screening for Sub-Clinical Carriers
Aloe Ferox - Faecal Egg and Tick Counts
Lymphocytic - Plasmacytic Enteritis (LPE) Treatment
Rift Valley Fever (RVF) Seroconversion
Rift Valley Fever (RVF) - Vaccinating Maiden Ewes Each Year
Swelling Disease - Theories Tested and Trails Conducted
Swelling Disease - The Role of Blood Proteins
Swelling Disease - Inflammatory Process?
Swelling Disease - Capillary Leak?
Swelling Disease - Is this the Answer?
Interstitial Fluid Composition
Brevibacillus Laterosporus (Bioworx NEMAPRO) Effect on Internal Parasites
Brown Stomach Worm (and Coccidiosis) Impact
Hypoproteinaemia, Brown Stomach Worm and Cocidiosis Recovery
Fibronil, Abamectin (Atilla) Off Label Treatment of Lice, Ticks and Roundworm
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Amino Acid Requirements for Mohair Fibre
Cretinism (Iodine Deficiency) in Angora Goat Kids
Effect of Season on Mohair Fibre Diameter
Feeding Ewes in Good Seasons - is it Economical?
Goitre and Hypothyroidism (Iodine Deficiency)
Hair Loss - Nutritional Causes
Lucerne Hay - Is 2nd Grade Better than 1st?
Maize/Mealies: Whole or Finely Ground?
Milk Production by the Angora Ewe
Mineral Analysis of the Liver of Goats
Polioencephalomalacia. Vit B1 Deficiency
Protein: How Much of a Good Thing?
Protein: What Do the Terms Mean?
Selenium Deficiency - White Muscle Disease
Selenium Supplementation Cost Effective?
Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Requirements
Weaning and the First 18 Months
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American Aloe - Agave Americana
Asaemia axillaris – Vuursiektebossie
Dikoor: Panicum Spp – Buffalo Grass
Diplodia Maydis (Diplodiosis) – Harvested Maize
Geeldikkop Tribulus Terrestris
Mesembryanthemum and Opuntia Spp (Vygies and Turksvry)
Mexican Poppy – Argemone Mexicana
Krimpsiekte (Cardiac Glycosides)
Kweek Tremors, Cynodum Dactylon
Melia Azedarach (Syringa Berry)
Melkbos - Euphorbia Mauritanica
Melktou - Sarcostemma Viminale
Nenta, Plakkies, Pigs ears – Kalanchoe, Cotyledon Spp
Organophosphate Containing Dip
Pithomyces Chartarum – Stellenbosch Photosensitivity
Prussic Acid Poisoning Geilsiekte
Pteronia Pallens – Witbossie, Scholtz-Bossie
Satansbos – Silver-Leaf Nightshade
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Ewe Age Effect on Reproduction
GENOMICS - Genetic Selection Potential
Shearing Effect on Reproduction
Mineral and Vitamin Supplementation Effect on Reproduction
Repeatability and Heritability Traits
Selection for Body Weight in Kids
Semen Freezing and Subsequent Insemination
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