08-24-2014, 08:54 PM
Aw, that's too bad that he has clinical CAE. From what I understand, most goats who have it never show symptoms--they're just carriers. I'm so sorry that yours is one of the ones who is affected. I'm sure you'll make the best decision for him. I've heard that once a goat shows symptoms, the disease usually progresses fairly quickly and there's not much you can do to slow it down or maintain status quo. Poor fella. I'm sure you'll do the best you can by him, whether it's letting him live as long as he's able or ending his life before it takes a bad turn. I'm sorry you have to make that decision.