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well, the "anecdotal" evidence has been backed by regular testing for CAE antibodies. And there was a definitive spike in the antibodies at the start of the treatment when the immune system actively fought the virus which remains mostly undetected by the immune system until it's overwhelmed. I also worked in conjunction with an experienced vet from Sanum-Kehlbeck who has experience in what the remedies can do and what not and who advised me on when to dial back dosages or switch remedies. She predicted the rise in antibodies as she had already seen similar development in other slow virus infections (treating CAE was a first for her back then but there are other chronic infectious diseases in cats and dogs and horses that respond to treatments according to Dr. Enderleins foundings).
I also provided links where more details about Enderleins treatments and research can be found because my English simply isn't good enough to explain the medical background.
I'm aware that this is something that might be unpractical for larger goat operations and a CAE positive doe shouldn't be bred - here I agree completely and the fate of our first diagnosed CAE positive doe proved that - because of the tendency of the virus to go active during/after pregnancy.
But knowing that a positive tested, not breeding goat - a wether for example - can be treated and remain in the herd could be an alternative for small goat operations where the goats are loved pets.
And no, I still don't believe and think that a positive goat without clinical signs is a risk to otherwise healthy goats, WHEN all are kept in proper surroundings, being well cared for, etc. and I'm not alone in this. I recall several people on the old packgoat forum which has been move to goatspot talking about keeping positve goats for years in the herd without these goats infecting other animals.
http://www.mastavit.de/prescription.htm
Handbook of isopathic/homoeopathic therapy in veterinary practice
Basic information on the teachings of Dr. Enderlein and how to apply the remedies
I also provided links where more details about Enderleins treatments and research can be found because my English simply isn't good enough to explain the medical background.
I'm aware that this is something that might be unpractical for larger goat operations and a CAE positive doe shouldn't be bred - here I agree completely and the fate of our first diagnosed CAE positive doe proved that - because of the tendency of the virus to go active during/after pregnancy.
But knowing that a positive tested, not breeding goat - a wether for example - can be treated and remain in the herd could be an alternative for small goat operations where the goats are loved pets.
And no, I still don't believe and think that a positive goat without clinical signs is a risk to otherwise healthy goats, WHEN all are kept in proper surroundings, being well cared for, etc. and I'm not alone in this. I recall several people on the old packgoat forum which has been move to goatspot talking about keeping positve goats for years in the herd without these goats infecting other animals.
http://www.mastavit.de/prescription.htm
Handbook of isopathic/homoeopathic therapy in veterinary practice
Basic information on the teachings of Dr. Enderlein and how to apply the remedies
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