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Warning to New Goat Buyers

There are a number of significant diseases that can affect goats in New Zealand, such as Johnes Disease and Caprine Arthritis Encephalytis (CAE).  If a goat displays signs of these diseases, it can be very distressing for the owner, especially as they may not show up for some time, but will affect the goat's general health and wellbeing, its capacity to breed and produce milk. 

When you are buying a goat, it is important to get a guarantee from the vendor that the goat has disease free status.  If you can, you should get it vet checked before you buy.  A blood test can indicate whether or not the goat is free of disease or not.