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Why is my boer goat struggling to stand and wobbling her head?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Farm Animal | Goat | Female | unspayed | 45 lbs

My boer goat is having a hard time standing and her head is wobbling back and forth. I separated her from the herd. She is not calling out.

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on February 16th, 2020

I would call out a vet to have 54 examined, or bring her into your local vet. Issues such as underlying illness, nutritional issues, toxicity, injury, etc are all potential causes of the symptoms described. If you notice any other of the herd affected, making note and separating them out to be examined is also a good idea.

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