Bovine viral diarrhea is a viral disease of cattle and other runimants that is caused by the bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV). BVDV is a member of the pestivirus genus. There are four recognized species within the pestivirus genus. These species are BVDV-1, BVDV-2, border virus of sheep and classical swine fever virus, previously known as hog cholera virus.

• Bovine Viral Diarrhea Info sheet
  

Caprine arthritis encephalitis is a viral disease of goats that is caused by the caprine arthritis encephalitis virus (CAEV). CAEV is a lentivirus, and one of several lentiviruses in the family Retroviridae. Other retroviruses are human immunodeficiency virus, which causes AIDS in humans; maedi-visna virus of sheep; bovine leukosis virus of cows; avian leukosis virus of chickens; and simian immunodeficiency virus of monkeys.
What diseases are caused by CAEV?
The multisystem diseases caused by CAEV infection are: arthritis, pneumonia, mastitis, weight

• Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis Virus Info sheet

"Goat Industry" Report

The goat is a multi-purpose animal with uses that range from companionship to commercial meat production. This report describes briefly the common uses of goats, estimated populations, movements and concentration points. The goat industry within the U.S. is growing, both in inventory and markets for goat products. The changing demographics of the U.S. population is credited with increasing demand for goat products at the same time that increased hobby farming has resulted in more goat farms. Growth in the goat industry will continue as long as the ethnic population within the U.S. continues to grow. The current U.S. goat population is estimated from the USDA agricultural census population, state estimates, industry associations and expert opinions. Information about uses of goats, meat, hair, and other products was obtained from industry publications, newspapers and magazines and personal communications with members of the goat industry.

• Goat Industry Report