Are goats really just small cows?

How a cattle veterinarian can use their skills for small ruminants

Abstract

Many bovine veterinarians are hesitant to treat small ruminants, leaving sheep and goat breeders calling horse veterinarians for services. Sheep and goats are food animals and should be treated as such. Veterinarians are generally well respected and have the ability to influence producers with their knowledge. The commercial goat and sheep industries stand to benefit from working relationships with food animal veterinarians.