Fainting Goats
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222629)
United States
July 3, 2019 11:11am CST
The myotonic or fainting goat temporarily seizes when it feels panic or is startled by sudden noises or movements. It doesn't actually faint; but it will seize up and fall over. An attack may last 5-20 seconds. The goat can often be picked up without causing any bending or movement of its body.
The condition is caused by a genetic hereditary disorder called myotonic congenita. Goats with this condition can live a normal and healthy life span.
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@LindaOHio (222629)
• United States
3 Jul 19
It is; but I still feel sorry for them. Poor little goats. 
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@porwest (112864)
• United States
3 Jul 19
@LindaOHio Seems like a bad ailment to have as well. I mean, if they get startled by a predator they are sitting ducks.
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@LindaOHio (222629)
• United States
3 Jul 19
@porwest That's very true. Hadn't thought of that.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
3 Jul 19
Poor babies! What a strange condition to have.
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@wolfgirl569 (135910)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Jul 19
I tried to get a couple of those. But they are expensive. Hopefully one day.
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