What can abscesses be other than CL?

[RoyalValley]

We were going to buy a buck and saw a single large abscess on his neck.

They are going to have him tested, but what other things could cause an abscess besides CL?

[CaliannG]

Vaccination sites can abscess. Scorpion, spider and snake bites can abscess. Thorns can abscess. Small wounds that become infected can abscess. There are also tumors, etc.

[mygoat]

Have the abscess CONTENTS tested.

Honestly, I wouldn't risk it. Even though there's other reasons for abscesses or lumps, I wouldn't buy a goat with one, period.

[thaiblue12]

Splinters, injuries and more. I once had one with a small lump and it ended up being a shot lump but it was not on the neck and I did freak out.

Where is it located on his neck?
Is it large? Hair gone?
Is it a Boer buck?

They need to have the pus tested and not a blood test, it is far more accurate.
Until the results come back I would not have him at my place. All you need is the dang thing to burst at your place. If it is CL that would contaminate your property for quite a while.

[Rechellef]

I had one doe get an abcess from a wound because her and the queen would often play rough. I would insist on testing the contents and if they won't allow it, just move on.

[prairie song]

stickers, splinters from wood feeders or fencing, insect bites, vacinations sites, even the injection site from a vitamin or antibiotic shot, all can become infected and absess. get the puss from the abcess tested. the results will be more accurate than a blood test. if it is + for cl or they won't test it - walk away and find another buck from a different breeder.