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Cretinism in Angora goats.

G F Bath, D Wentzel, E M van Tonder

    Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
    |December 1, 1979
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    An outbreak of goitre and hypothyroidism in newborn Angora kids was linked to iodine deficiency. Supplementation resolved the condition, suggesting a goitrogen in the feed was the likely cause.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Animal Nutrition
    • Endocrinology

    Background:

    • An outbreak of goitre and hypothyroidism occurred in newborn Angora kids.
    • Affected animals were born to does grazing on lucerne and receiving iodine-containing supplements.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the cause of goitre and hypothyroidism in newborn Angora kids.
    • To determine the responsiveness of the condition to iodine supplementation.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical observation of newborn Angora kids.
    • Dietary history of the does, including feed (lucerne) and mineral supplements (iodine).
    • Response to iodine treatment was monitored.

    Main Results:

    • The outbreak of goitre and hypothyroidism in newborn Angora kids was identified.

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  • The condition was found to be iodine-responsive.
  • Thiocyanate, a potential goitrogen present in lucerne, was implicated as the likely cause.

    • Conclusions:

    • The outbreak of goitre and hypothyroidism in Angora kids was caused by iodine deficiency.
    • Iodine supplementation is an effective treatment for this condition.
    • Goitrogens in the diet, such as thiocyanate in lucerne, should be considered in cases of neonatal goitre and hypothyroidism.