Change of Diseases in Semi-Intensively Raised Saanen Goats by Year in İzmir

This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of important infectious and metabolic diseases in goats kept on a farm from 2019 to 2022, as well as the data acquired from the implementation of prophylactic strategies to mitigate these diseases. The study included animals of various ages and genders from the breeding Saanen herd, which is kept in a private enterprise in Izmir. Over the years, the most prevalent diseases in this herd included respiratory system infections, scabies, mastitis, enteritis, and pregnancy toxaemia. The most common disease is toxoplasmosis (20.2%), which is followed by pneumonia (19.1%) and border disease (9.52%). However, following the introduction of appropriate immunization and biosecurity protocols, the pneumonia was the incidence rate dropped dramatically (to 3.57%) the next year. It has been found that the year that the cat population grows is when toxoplasmosis peaks (2022). Pregnancy toxaemia, a metabolic disease with a modest prevalence (1.06-3.44%) in all years except 2022, is another important concern. Except for the flea problem (5.31%) in 2021, no cases were encountered in other years. Preventive strategies have been observed to have a consistent downward trend in the incidence of pregnancy toxaemia, enteritis, and mastitis throughout time. According to this study, biosecurity, preventative, and protective veterinary care can significantly help to uphold timely and regular medical procedures, reduce expenses, and boost output and milk quality.