Increasingly there are possible genetic issues which seem to disproportionately affect Nigerian Dwarf goats. Do you have an animal with squamous cell carcinoma, confirmed by biopsy? Please get in touch about the possibility of participating in the upcoming UC-Davis study on SCC in Nigerians. It could end up being a tremendous service to the breed. Email for more info -- herronhilldairy@gmail.com
Do you have a goat with Carpal Hyperextension, a mysterious limp that seems to originate in the knee, which flexes - hyperextends - to beyond the upright position? The CH Facebook group offers support and shared information.
RESOURCES
There are now Facebook groups for both Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Carpal Hyperextension (which also affects an alarming number of Nigerians). Please consider joining if you have been affected by either of these devastating problems.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/388781719212604 --- Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Nigerian Dwarf.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/320584909045198 --- Carpal Hyperextension.