Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Juvenile Cashmere goat with pemphigus foliaceus treated with steroids
By Janzen, Alisha M et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2011·Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pemphigus foliaceus in a juvenile Cashmere goat, and outcome after prednisolone and methylprednisolone therapy.
- Species:
- goat
Plain-English summary
A young Cashmere goat was brought in for severe skin problems, including pustules and crusty patches all over its body. The vet diagnosed the goat with pemphigus foliaceus, an autoimmune skin condition. Treatment with prednisolone helped clear up the skin lesions, but despite ongoing care and a switch to a different medication, the goat continued to struggle with growth and fiber quality. Unfortunately, the decision was made to euthanize the goat due to these ongoing health issues.
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Abstract
A juvenile Cashmere goat was evaluated and treated for generalized pustular and crusting dermatitis. A diagnosis of pemphigus foliaceus was made based on histopathology and immunohistochemistry. Treatment with prednisolone resulted in resolution of the lesions. Despite tapering doses and combination with methylprednisolone for monthly maintenance, the kid was euthanized for poor growth and fiber quality.
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