during a 2 year period were examined. The herd comprised approximately 200 head
including 57–80 lactating does. A significant increase (P< 0.05) due to CAEV was apparent
for reproductive failure among multiparous does (43% vs. 18%). Kid birth weights (mean±SE
3.410. 1 vs. 3.6±0.1 kg) and growth rates prior to (148±14 vs. 194±5 g day− 1) and during
the weaning period (34±20 vs. 111±28 g day− 1) were also adversely affected in kids of …