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Goat Syncope is the main symptom faced by Fainting Goats to the condition Myotonia congenita. <\/strong>Syncope is a medical term that refers to the sudden loss of consciousness and muscle control. In other words, it’s when someone faints. And in case you’re wondering, yes, fainting goats do faint! But why does this breed of goats faint? Why do their muscles suddenly stiffen, unable to keep them upright?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These domestic goats, known as fainting goats, get their name because they faint whenever they get excited or scared. In this article, we will explore the science behind goat syncope, and the muscle condition and find out why these animals faint despite living otherwise normal lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fainting goats make great pets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why Do Fainting Goats Faint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So we see these cute goats given a little spook and as they turn to run away they stiffen up, and fall over, looking like they have fainted, but in actual fact, the Tennessee fainting goat doesn’t actually faint at all, they remain conscious but are paralyzed by a genetic disorder of stiffening muscles which also causes them to no longer be able to keep balance and so they tumble over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fainting Goats will ‘faint’ when startled, excited, or making an unexpected move due to a hereditary condition known as Myotonia congenita causing muscles to remain stiff and not relax after a sudden shock. Fainting Goats recover from a faint within seconds with no adverse effects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Goats Faint?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is only one breed of goat that faints and they are known as the Tennesee fainting goat, although over time they have picked up a wide range of other names they might commonly be known as such as Stiff-Leg goats or Nervous Goats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Names for Fainting Goats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You’ll see many different names used in this article for fainting goats, none are incorrect, and all are used, some more often than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n