It appears to me that Enterotoxaemia is a very vague diagnosis. The bacteria that cause it are normally found in the gut of the goat but something triggers the bacteria to multiply rapidly. Such triggers I have read about are a sudden change to lush pasture or a change in the amount or components of the grain portion of the diet

There is no cure and prevention through vaccination is the only option

My experience with the disease is a bit uncertain so I am only offering here my observations of goats that I presume died of "Entero". The following has only occurred in unvaccinated goatlings and never in vaccinated goats. The goatling will seem perfectly fine when fed but by the next feed she will be found stretched out on the ground and if not already dead, barely conscious, legs extended and abdomen possibly slightly distended. She may be moaning or thrashing. There may or may not be a small brownish fluid discharge from the rectum. She will usually die within an hour if not euthanased.

No dietary change has occurred in the few goatlings I have lost with these symptoms, the only common factor being bad weather, ie. drizzling or rainy and maybe cooler. I lost 4 goatlings within a week in 2003 because I hadn't vaccinated yet - you know, one of those things that was a bit down the list of chores to be done still. I vaccinated after the 2nd death and all was well again.

For your interest, the vaccine I use is Glanvac 3 in 1 which protects agains Tetanus as well and is supposed to protect against Cheesy Gland (Caseous Lymphadenitis) but doesn't completely despite following all directions and have phone discussion with CSL