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Zinc responsive dermatopathy in goats: two field cases.

L J Singer1, A Herron, N Altman

  • 1Division of Comparative Pathology, University of Miami, School of Medicine, 1550 NW 10th Ave Room 109, (R-46), Miami, Florida, 33136, USA.

Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science
|August 7, 2001
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High dietary calcium from alfalfa can cause zinc deficiency in goats, leading to hair loss and weight loss. This mineral imbalance impacts overall goat health and nutrition.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Mineral deficiencies can cause significant health issues in livestock.
  • Alfalfa is a common feed for goats, rich in calcium.
  • Calcium can interfere with the absorption of other essential minerals.

Observation:

  • Two adult female goats exhibited symmetrical alopecia, poor hair quality, weight loss, and general unthriftiness.
  • Clinical signs suggested a potential mineral deficiency or endocrine disorder.
  • The goats were fed a diet primarily consisting of alfalfa.

Findings:

  • Serum zinc levels were found to be low in the affected goats.
  • Skin biopsies confirmed the diagnosis of zinc deficiency.
  • Increased dietary calcium from alfalfa was identified as the likely cause of blocked zinc absorption.

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Implications:

  • Dietary management is crucial for preventing mineral imbalances in goats.
  • Understanding calcium-zinc interactions is important for goat health.
  • This case highlights the need for careful diet formulation to ensure adequate mineral uptake in livestock.