Skin disease is not uncommon in the UK goat population, and many skin diseases have been reported (Tables 1 to 3). Globalisation of trade in animals and animal products has resulted in incursions of novel diseases into Europe, some of which are potential threats to goat herds in the UK. View this table: Table 1: Ectoparasites causing skin disease in goats View this table: Table 2: Viral diseases causing skin lesions in goats View this table: Table 3: Other skin conditions of goats listed by likely frequency of occurrence Examination of the whole skin together with a full clinical examination should be performed on affected animals. Acute lesions may show erythema, oedema, vesicles, pustules, papules or nodules. These are often characteristic of …