Attention! This is a potentially life-threatening condition for your goat. Time is of the essence, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Borna Disease
Near Eastern Encephalitis
Borna disease (BD) is a rare neurological disease caused by a virus belonging to the genus Bornavirus in the family, Bornaviridae. Natural infection with Borna disease virus (BDV) mainly affects goats and sheep and may be associated with neurological disease in cats. The disease is endemic in goats and sheep in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Transmission
The virus is assumed to be transmitted through saliva, nasal, eye discharge.
Incubation Period
The incubation period of Borna disease is estimated to be from 1 to 6 months.
Ganter, Martin "Zoonotic diseases of small ruminants" Encyclopedia of Livestock Medicine for Large Animal and Poultry Production. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland (2026)
Attention! This is a potentially life-threatening condition for your goat. Time is of the essence, contact your veterinarian immediately.