Founder in Goats. Laminitis and its subsequent result, Founder, are diseases found in intensively-managed herds of goats. The usual cause is simple — improper feeding. One of the many bad effects of overfeeding processed/sacked grains or feed that is too high in grain-induced energy (“hot” feeds) is Founder.

What can cause lameness in goats?

• ​Footrot (including scald)
• Foot Abscess.
• Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)
• Ovine Interdigital Dermatitis (OID)
• Shelly Hoof.

How do you treat founder in goats?

Therapy consists primarily of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as phenylbutazone given orally once a day at a dose of 4.5 mg/lb, flunixin meglumine once a day at 0.5 mg/lb, or aspirin given orally twice a day at a dose of 45 mg/lb to reduce the pain in the feet for several days.