An overview of veterinary use on U.S. goat operations as part of the NAHMS Goat 2019 Study

Authors

  • Natalie Urie United States Department of Agriculture–Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service–National Animal Health Monitoring System, Fort Collins, CO, 80526
  • K.L. Marshall United States Department of Agriculture–Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service–National Animal Health Monitoring System, Fort Collins, CO, 80526
  • A.M. Wiedenheft United States Department of Agriculture–Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 80526
  • M. Branan United States Department of Agriculture–Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service–National Animal Health Monitoring System, Fort Collins, CO, 80526
  • Victoria L. Fields United States Department of Agriculture–Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service–National Animal Health Monitoring System, Fort Collins, CO, 80526

Keywords:

NAHMS, goat industry, veterinary use

Abstract

As of January 1, 2020, the U.S. goat population totaled 2.6 million head on over 136,000 operations making it a noteworthy source of milk and meat for human consumption. U.S. goat operations represent a variety of production systems including meat, dairy, angora/cashmere, brush control, and show/companion goats. Therefore, it is important to understand the current animal health and management practices in this diverse agricultural industry. This abstract focuses on veterinary use on goat operations.

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Published

2021-10-09

Issue

2021 Annual Conference Proceedings

Section

Research Summaries