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Myotonic animals will have enlarged muscles. Enlarged muscles (called Hypertrophy of muscles) will mean the animal will have a better carcass at slaughter . These animals may dress out better however they have an inability to escape predators because of the myotonia.
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What makes pygmy goats faint?
Pygmy goats do not faint; myotonic or "fainting" goats do. They faint because of an inherited genetic disorder called myotonia. This causes the muscles to stiffen when the goat is frightened, and they remain tense for a few seconds.
Why are goats called Billy goats?
only non castrated male goats are called Billy Goats
Can goats eat wisteria vine?
No, goats should not eat Wisteria Vine as it is toxic. It can cause at least depression, if not worse.
Can goats get parvo?
Dogs can get parvovirus. Parvovirus can cause abortions in pigs. Cattle can get parvovirus but it doesn't cause clinical disease. I have not heard of goats getting parvovirus.
What Problems are there with goats today on galapagos island?
Goats are not a native species in the Galapagos Islands. The large herds of goats are very damaging, they displace the native fauna (giant tortoises, insects, etc.) from feeding sites, they destroy the vegetation cover and cause severe levels of erosion.
What makes pygmy goats faint?
Pygmy goats do not faint; myotonic or "fainting" goats do. They faint because of an inherited genetic disorder called myotonia. This causes the muscles to stiffen when the goat is frightened, and they remain tense for a few seconds.
Are there fainting people like there are fainting goats?
actually fainting goats dont acatually faint or loose consisousness they just get stiff legs and fall over. as they get older they lean to adapt to this problem and try to lean on somthing to prvent from falling over. but the name of this issue is myotonia congenita. Myotonia congenita can occur anywhere to mice to humans.
What can cause Muscle cramps and muscle spaasms?
loss of fluid and potassium in the muscles
Delayed relaxation of a muscle is called?
Myotonia is a delayed relation of a muscle after a strong relaxation or the inability to relax voluntary muscle after vigorous effort. It can affect any muscle group. Repeated effort will be needed to relax the muscle, although the condition usually improves after the muscles have warmed-up.
Describes a neuromuscular disorder characterized by the slow relaxation of the muscles after a voluntary contraction?
Myotoniamyotonia
Delayed relaxation of a muscle?
Hypothyroidism
Why are goats called Billy goats?
only non castrated male goats are called Billy Goats
Is there any medication for myotonia congenita?
mexilitine, quinine,
What has the author Sergius Morgulis written?
Sergius Morgulis has written: 'Metabolism in myotonia atrophica' -- subject(s): Metabolism, Myotonia atrophica 'Fasting and undernutrition' -- subject(s): Fasting, Metabolism, Food Deprivation
Can goats eat wisteria vine?
No, goats should not eat Wisteria Vine as it is toxic. It can cause at least depression, if not worse.
Why do goats sit in trees?
Goats sit in trees because they love to eat trees which can be found in many species of trees. also cause' their daredevils
Can you bottle feed baby goats cows milk?
Goats milk may cause some irritation to their digestive system as it is very rich. It is not best to feed them goats milk, however, if you do feed them very little or add water to it.
