What are the causes and control measures for acidosis in goats?

Acidosis is caused by sudden changes in the diet, mainly by using grains or highly fermentable carbohydrate-rich foods.
The control of acidosis is achieved by gradually changing the diet from forage to concentrate with high levels of grains, avoiding uncontrolled access to grains by animals.
The treatment of acidosis involves the administration of anti-acids, free availability of water, suspension of feeding, and oral antibiotic dosing.