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Vetnuus | May 2023 10 Metabolic acidosis or Floppy Kid Syndrome Young kids under four weeks of age (usually 3-11 days) present lethargic, weak and near comatose. The cause is still unknown but is thought to be similar to D-lactic acidosis (also seen in calves and lambs). Blood levels of D-lactic acid and urea are elevated. These kids need iv fluids and bicarbonate. They also may need antibiotics as they can develop septicaemia secondary within a few hours. On farms, less severe cases can be dosed with electrolytes and bicarbonate (about 15 g). 13 Angoras In Angoras, a floppy kids type disease occurs when they are 2-3 months older. The presentation is similar to young floppy kid syndrome, usually because of high carbohydrates or giving too much milk if hand-reared. They are also treated with electrolytes, bicarbonate, Vit B1 and antibiotics. Angoras also are prone to Swelling Sickness, which is a sudden development of ventral oedema of the face, neck, abdomen and legs. It is cold, pits on pressure and is not painful. These goats have an elevated white blood cell count, decreased albumin, and total serum protein. The main cause is thought to be increased capillary leakage or permeability. Albumin is smaller than globulins and can therefore leak out easier. Swelsiekte is seen in young does grazing on either veld or lucerne or older does, which are kraaled. Stress, parasites, low protein diets or an allergic reaction are possible causes. Limiting stress and feeding a high-protein diet can help limit symptoms. New research indicates that an underlying genetic hypoadrenocorticism may also be involved. Cortisol is protein-bound in goats which can lead to leakage .10 Conclusions Goats have different metabolism, anatomy and digestive processes and must not be treated without considering these differences. 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