Response to C.A.E.

Doreen,

That abcess in the lower jaw sounds like CL or Cauceous Lymphitis (I think I have the spelling wrong). Aside form TB, Brucillousis (sp) & CAE you can also test for CL too. What are you doing for the abcess? If its CL you will have to be very careful. Have you had a vet look at it? when you lance a CL abcess it may have pus that looks like cottage cheese, it also smells bad. The pus is very highly contagious so if this is the case you must do it in an area that is isolated, wear old clothes and shoes and then burn the clothes and bleach everything down. Keep the goat isolated and do not reintroduce to the herd. CL abcess can be internal as well. Its not a situation that is good. please have the goat tested for your peace of mind. I hope this helps.

Bernice

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