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Carpal Hyperextension
Carpal Hyperextension
Carpal hyperextension is a condition predominantly found in Nigerian Dwarf goats but is also increasingly seen in standard breeds. It is characterized by a visibly bowed appearance in one or both front legs. Affected animals often walk fine, but will exhibit a classic “waving” action on first standing, where they hold the affected leg (or alternate between both legs if both are affected) off the ground, almost waving it up and down for a few seconds before bearing weight.
This discussion is for resources, information and experiences related to the carpal hyperextension (CH) condition.
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I have had four goats afflicted with CH, three of which were bucks and one a doe. The doe has been managing her pain well and is past middle age now. Two of the bucks were euthanized and the latest one just developed it so will be monitored.
Pholia Farm’s writeup on it was what helped me identify what was going on when I first had a buck developing symptoms. Her experience with a mineral buffet was what prompted me to give it a try for my CH concerns. You can read it here and I’ve attached a copy to preserve it: https://pholiafarm.com/the-limping-goat/
There is a university study finishing up. They’ve published some of their findings in a podcast I have yet to watch but am adding here for ease of future reference. You can access it here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YlRqF9atD7u1-sMwxDMCuwVnhhHZgfL4
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