2017 ACVIM Forum Research Abstract Program

The most commonly identified species were S. simulans, S. xylosus, S. caprae, S. chromogenes, and S. epidermidis, and the majority of these IMI persisted over the 3-month sampling period. On the other hand, most of S. arlettae and S. lentus IMI did not persist after the first sample. Unlike previous studies, Staphylococcus simulans was found to be associated with chronic IMI in the goats in the present study herd. These results suggest that similar to cows, some CNS species might be better host-adapted whereas other CNS species might have an environmental niche. Obstructive urolithiasis is the most economically significant urologic disorder in male goats. Depending on the urolith type present, medical or surgical treatment options may be utilized. Medical therapy alone has a high rate of recurrence, while surgical options can be costly and typically require general anesthesia in an already compromised patient. A few low cost urine diversion options have been described, however many of them are associated with significant complications. An initial description of a minimally invasive tube cystostomy technique showed promise in the management of urolithiasis in small ruminants. The following report details our implementation and adaptations of this technique to patients in the United States.