Jul 7, 2009 #1 . Vicki said something about cookie ears in another topic about an ear infection in a LM doe. Perhaps this behavior helps explain the LaMancha breed’s strong herding instinct, which causes them to prefer being in a group. The Lamancha goats have been a well kept secret in the large dairy goat world, however that secret is starting to get out! They can get huge puss pockets on their cheeks, around their eyes, and actually get paralysied because of this. If it smells bad (infected) we use Hydrogen Peroxide in a little syringe and then rub the canals and wipe with warm wipes. CBegins New Member. Shes in great condition, in fact a little chunky and from wonderful lines, mostly Autumn Acres. LaMancha, American breed of dairy goat known for its much-reduced external ears. I haven't had respiratory issues in my adult goats in YEARS. There are two types of LaMancha ears. The culture has been sent to UC Davis and the doe has been started on Biomycin (oxytetracycline) . The LaMancha goat comes in just about any color. they seem to keep draining, the goats are acting fine and eating well just have this white drainage when I massage the ear base??? Title pretty much says it all. I use it on my LaMancha goats ears as regular maintenance as well as for ear mites in my dog and cats. The breed was developed in the early 20th century on the West Coast of the United States from unusually short-eared goats believed to be descended from goats brought to California by Spanish missionaries. Today, LaMancha dairy goats are easily recognized by their gopher or elfin style ears. Over the years, the LaMancha was shaped into a low-maintenance grazing breed that has excellent migration abilities. Success in securing a lasting tattoo mark depends entirely upon the operator. Lamancha goats are the only breed of goat which were developed in the USA. There are two types of LaMancha ears. Joined Dec 19, 2013 Messages 4,832 Reaction score 6,545 Points 463 Location North Carolina. (Privacy Policy) *, © 2021, Countryside - All Rights Reserved, Kat’s Caprine Corner: Freezing Goats and Winter Coats, Guide to Keeping Goats Naturally Healthy Flip Book, Your Guide to Raising Healthy Kids Flip Book. Faithful Crown Nubians New Member. 3,615 2 38. LaMancha, American breed of dairy goat known for its much-reduced external ears. What is a cookie ear? Traditionally used for ear mites, or infections of bacterial or fungal origin, to aid in the treatment of inner ear infections, inner ear fluid and inner ear swelling. Use warm water. It's not dangerous or infectious, it's just the nature of their ears. She was still not running a fever but very quiet and not really eating. She has had crusty ears for months but now one is oozing white gunk too, possibly puss but doesn't smell as bad as I would expect. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Tattoos are normally placed on the tail web. Every goat has two ear genes. American Lamancha, or more commonly, simply Lamancha or LaMancha, is a formally recognized breed of dairy goat, first bred in California by Mrs. Eula Fay Frey about 1927. ... LaMancha Ears Discussion in 'Dairy Goat Info' started by coso, May 20, 2008. Lamancha Ear Issues Discussion in 'Dairy Goat Info ' started by ... We got her because she was a 4-H goat snd the child who had her didnt want to have to milk her, feed her or care for her anymore. She completed a Masters degree in Education from Argosy University in 2015. The Lamancha goat is a member of the Capra genus, specifically Capra aegagrus hircus (sometimes called Capra hircus), like all domestic goats. coso Guest. The genetic mutation that created the LaMancha ear is not exclusive to any particular region. The Saanen, Alpine and Toggenburg are all considered to be Swiss breeds, having their origins in the French and Swiss Alps. The LaMancha goats are medium to large sized animals. Saanen Goat, Your email address will not be published. So what's different with goats? Lamancha ear problems. I squirt in ear, rub the base & let them shake their head to clear out goop. That would not be a good thing. The first time that the short-eared goat species was observed was made at the Paris World Fair, at the beginning of 1900. Ears: There are two types of ears for a Lamancha The “elf ear” – The tip of the ear points like that of an elf and it can only get up to 2 inches. Posted by Cari Wise on July 4, 2016 at 10:39 AM Dr. Cari Wise is a 1999 graduate of the University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine. Next Last. She's a dry yearling. Throughout her career, Dr. Let’s use “G” for gopher. The LaMancha goat is the only breed of dairy goat developed in the United States. Odyssey is my first, and only, Miniature Lamancha. Dogs, rabbits, cats, and I even had a chicken get one when I was a kid. A few hours after the antibiotics she was enjoying her hay and looking better already. The elf ear is about 2 inches in length, and while the gopher ears are shorter, not even exceeding 1 inch. This is the only type of ear which will make bucks eligible for registration. My Gopher eared goat doesn't seem to make ear wax but the elf eared ones do and it doesn't dry out and shed out of the ear like a regular eared goat so regular cleaning is necessary. The Lamancha goat is an excellent dairy goat with a colorful history. I must have heard this question 1,000 times through my dairy goat career. The maximum length of the gopher ear is approximately one inch (2.54 centimeters), or there may be very little ear, with little or no cartilage. Nov 29, 2016 #1 babsbag Herd Master. Nubian Goat The name which American breeders adopted for their short ear goats - LA MANCHA - is traceable to a label on a crate bearing a cargo of stubby ear goats. The "gopher ear" is described as follows: an approximate maximum length of one inch but preferably non-existent and with very little or no cartilage. My girlfriend that has raised Alpines for EVER says "goats don't get ear infections". This website has information on Lamancha ears; www.fiascofarm.com/goats I use peroxide to clean the ear out first , then use their herbal ear oil . It is the pinna that is visibly shrunken. History of the LaMancha Goat. The end of the ear must be turned up or turned down, and cartilage shaping the small ear is allowed. How Much do LaMancha Goats Cost? ADGA Registered Lamancha Dairy goat’s. The Ear Wax Vacuum Cleaner is made of BPA-Free Plastic, with the head soft enough to be used in different sizes of ear … With Lamanchas, a goat with the two genes “GG” will have gopher ears, a goat with “Gu” genes will have elf ears, and one with “uu” genes will have upright ears. Tilt your head and pull your outer ear up and back to straighten your ear canal. The Nigerian buck "uu" is at the top of the square. The LaMancha goat is typically a good 4H show goat. The LaMancha face is straight, with ears being the distinctive breed characteristic. The LaMancha face is straight, with ears being the distinctive breed characteristic. doublebowgoats Active Member. I consent to Backyard Goats collecting and storing the data I submit in this form. The lineage of LaManchas is uncertain; their relation to goats of the La Mancha region of Spain is not proven. Ear Infection in LaMancha Goat. Mature LaMancha does should be at least 28" tall at the withers and should weigh at least 130 pounds. Her temp is 102.4 so high end of normal for a cold day. Cartlidge may shape the ear. The LaMancha face is straight with the ears being the distinctive breed characteristic. The rather small ears on LaManchas make them a unique goat breed. The LaMancha received recognition as a breed in the early 1950s, and it was almost 10 years after this event that ear length (or lack thereof) became a criterion for registered bucks. Perhaps they are the most distinctive goat breed. The Lamancha doe "GG" is … It has excellent dairy temperament and is an all-around sturdy animal that can withstand a great deal of hardship and still produce. Grooming. Lamancha goats are easily recognized by their very short ear pinnae. The “gopher ear” – Only a little or preferably no cartilage is allowed to shape the ear. How do you treat a buildup or blockage? These are the American LaMancha, Alpine, Saanen, Nubian, Toggenburg, and the Oberhasi. Would this be ok for my doe? I read that if a ear infection is not treated it can damage a nerve in their face and they won't be able to chew cud. Cleanse the area to be tattooed with alcohol to remove dirt, grease, and wax. With Lamanchas, a goat with the two genes “GG” will have gopher ears, a goat with “Gu” genes will have elf ears, and one with “uu” genes will have upright ears. Inspect hooves often and trim as needed. The LaMancha breed has very tiny ears. They were first bred in Oregon by Mrs. Eula Fay Frey. Use an eyedropper to apply a few drops of baby oil, mineral oil, glycerin or hydrogen peroxide in your ear canal. All dairy goats must be tattooed before they can be accepted for registry or recordation in the herd books of the American Dairy Goat Association. Smaller in structure compared to many of the standard size breeds, these goats are hardy, easy natured, generally very quiet, excellent milkers with very good butterfat! LaMancha goats do have ears; that is to say an auditory canal and other internal structures. So if this is common I haven't seen it. Massaging a lamancha ear and one of your boers, you can see in the crosses mostly, that the lamancha ear does not have the right angle to drain naturally. In does, neither type of ear has an advantage over the other. Elf ear: An approximate maximum length of 2 inches is allowed. I am not sure that I need to own goats that need their ears … Over the years, the LaMancha was shaped into a low-maintenance grazing breed that has excellent migration abilities. Actually ear infections are rare unless the goats get caught in a cold wind and get wet and chilled. Step 4: Clean their ear to remove dirt and wax with the alcohol. We also hand craft wax melts, lotion bars and art. Read more about the unique ears of the LaMancha here. Why on earth do you have a goat? Some are worse than others and will need to be cleaned more often. . The LaMancha face is straight with the ears being the distinctive breed characteristic. (They don’t like their ears messed with.) Lamanchas are becoming more and more popular, understandably so. The two types are described as follows: Gopher ear: The external ear is very small and appears to be ‘shriveled’. Your email address will not be published. The infection goes into the brain and swells it. Because I'm a worry wart of a "new" goat mom. Goat Whisperer Herd Master. Joined ... Wax build up we clean out with something like warm wipes. Our farm is still young (just started in 2018) but we strive to improve our herd by bringing in high quality genetics from all over the USA. Hope you get her sorted out! Handmade Goat Milk Soap made with milk from our Lamancha does. You can expect to pay anywhere from $150 to $1500 per LaMancha goat. somewhere in the Northern region of Minnesota, Pasture, Hay, & Forages: Information & Management, Sheep dog question, for sheep dogs herding sheep. I could hear fluid in her ear sloshing as I was cleaning it. This breaks down the ear wax. Characteristics that make it a good choice for a dairy goat and the most popular dairy goat in America are good quality milk with high butterfat and protein, and the ability to milk through quite well. I'm interested in this, I was interested in getting a Lamancha but if it's a trait of theirs, not really something that sounds enjoyable. These goats have quickly risen to prominence, not just in America, but have been shown internationally as well. I know in baddest hounds and hound dogs in general with longer ears, ear infections are more prone to happen so I've always worried about my Nubians ears and check them regularly. JavaScript is disabled. The American LaMancha registry was opened with around 200 goats on January 27, 1958. Finding out the cause would be a concern for me. It was secondary as she had thick crust caused by psoroptes cuniculi. It is the pinna that is visibly shrunken. You are using an out of date browser. 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