How ChatGPT Saved My Goat's Life

One late evening, our goat Nudge began exhibiting distressing symptoms: excessive vocalization, vomiting, and abnormal head and neck movements. He was lethargic and in obvious pain. As novice hobby farmers, my wife and I were deeply concerned and attempted to seek veterinary assistance, but were unable to reach anyone due to the late hour. This was a first for us, and we were at a loss about what to do.

In search of a solution, I turned to ChatGPT for guidance. I created a persona within the platform that I hoped could help us pinpoint what was afflicting Nudge. I named this AI persona CyberShepherd. It began by asking me a series of questions about Nudge's condition. I provided detailed responses about his symptoms and behavior. As CyberShepherd asked more targeted questions, it gathered enough information to make an assessment.

CyberShepherd indicated that Nudge was likely suffering from frothy bloat, a dangerous condition where gas builds up in the goat's rumen, potentially leading to death if not promptly treated. The AI outlined possible causes for frothy bloat, such as consuming inappropriate food. Upon discussing with my wife, we deduced that the issue could have arisen from Nudge's accidental consumption of chicken feed earlier in the day, since corn can trigger frothy bloat in goats.

With a probable cause identified, CyberShepherd provided a step-by-step emergency response, which included giving Nudge a mixture of baking soda and warm water to neutralize the rumen's acidity, and vegetable oil to break down the froth. It also advised us to gently massage Nudge’s abdomen to facilitate the release of gas. We began the treatment without delay.

Thanks to the instructions from CyberShepherd, we saw a gradual improvement in Nudge's condition. By the next morning, he was not yet back to his old self but showed signs of recovery. Following the continued guidance from the AI, Nudge started drinking water and eating modest amounts by mid-morning. By noon, he was up and moving, engaging with his companions. Over the next few hours, he returned to his normal behavior.

The aid we received from ChatGPT through CyberShepherd was crucial during this emergency. It significantly contributed to Nudge’s recovery from frothy bloat. Additionally, creating the CyberShepherd persona has equipped us with a resourceful, evolving assistant ready to support us with future challenges on our farm.

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