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Chapter 1: Introduction: World goat population and reasons they are kept. Common Breeds. Goat Biology. Husbandry. Chapter 2: Reproductive System: Normal structure & function. Breeding management. Female reproductive tract diseases. Causes of foetal loss / abortion. Male reproductive tract diseases. Chapter 3: Pregnancy and Parturition: Pregnancy diagnosis. Normal kidding. Dystocia. Caesarean section. Pseudopregnancy / cloudburst. Chapter 4: Neonatology: Neonatal kid care. Neonatal disorders. Disbudding. Castrating. Supernumerary teats. Chapter 5: Alimentary Tract and Abdomen: Examination. Non-infectious disease. Infectious disease. Surgical conditions / procedures. Chapter 6: Respiratory System: Examination. Non-infectious disease. Infectious disease. Chapter 7: Cardiovascular Disease and Disorders of the Haematopoietic System: Examination. Cardiovascular disorders. Haematopoietic disorders including lymphatic system. Chapter 8: Nervous System Disorders: Examination. Non-infectious disease (CNS). Non-infectious disease (peripheral). Infectious disease. Chapter 9: Musculoskeletal Disease including Foot Disorders: Examination. Non-infectious disease (including fracture management). Infectious disease. Chapter 10: Urinary Tract Disease: Examination. Non-infectious disease. Infectious disease. Surgical procedures. Chapter 11: Skin Diseases: Examination. Non-infectious disease. Infectious disease. Surgical procedures and wound management. Dehorning / disbudding. Chapter 12: Mammary Gland: Examination. Non-infectious disease. Infectious disease. Surgical procedures. Chapter 13: Sensory Organ Disease: Diseases of the eye & surgical procedures. Diseases of the ear. Chapter 14: Metabolic Diseases. Chapter 15: Trace Element Disorders. Chapter 16: Poisoning. Chapter 17: Emerging and Exotic Diseases: Tuberculosis. Bluetongue. Schmallenberg. FMD. Chapter 18: Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Fluid Therapy and Euthanasia. Chapter 19: Post Mortem Examination and Sampling. Appendix 1: References Ranges: Appendix 2: Pharmacology. Index.