The Visual Guide to
Caprine Reproduction
Obstetrics: Neonate
Doe Checks Kid.
While the hind legs are still in the birth canal the doe licks the head of the neonate to stimulate respiration.
Ott R (2013)
Care of the Neonate.
The newborn kid should be dried off and kept warm, under a heat lamp if necessary.
Smith MC (2006)
Delivery of a Twin.
One kid has already been born. Its twin is on its way.
Ott R (2013)
Delivery of a Twin.
One kid has already been born. Its twin is on its way.
Ott R (2013)
Goiters.
Massively enlarged thyroid glands of stillborn kids with congenital goiter. [Normal thyroid weight of a lamb should total 2 grams - probably similar in a kid].
Smith MC (2006)
Goiter.
Bilateral swelling of the thyroid glands of a stillborn kid with iodine deficiency goiter.
Smith MC (2006)
Triplets.
Live, term Boer triplets. They are in a claiming pen until bonding is complete.
Smith MC (2010)
Dead Triplets.
Vaginal delivery of dead triplets. The top triplets shows meconium staining indicating in-utero defecation, likely due to hypoxia.
Mogheiseh A (2013)
Normal Twin to a Monster.
Normal term twin born with a Schistosomus reflexus twin by cesarean section.
Drost M (2013)