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Back From the Vet: Common Conditions of the Udder
Katie Estill, DVM discusses precocious udder, udder edema, and mastitis in goats.
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Katherine’s Caprine Corner November/December 2019
Katherine Drovdahl MH CA CR CEIT DipHIr QTP answers your questions about treats, nutritional deficiencies, and scheduling around holidays when caring for goats.
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Back from The Vet: Mineral Intake in Goats
There are a multitude of factors to consider when choosing a mineral supplement for your animals. When creating your herd nutrition plan, it is helpful to consult with a veterinarian or licensed animal nutritionist to ensure optimum health.
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Katherine’s Caprine Corner September/October 2019
Katherine Drovdahl MH CA CR CEIT DipHIr QTP answers your questions about swollen teats on bucks, the right age for breeding, and urinary calculi.
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Back from the Vet: Gastrointestinal Parasites in Goats
There can be a multitude of reasons for any animal to be a poor doer. One common cause for animals not to thrive is gastrointestinal parasitosis.
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Katherine’s Caprine Corner July/August 2019
Katherine Drovdahl MH CA CR CEIT DipHIr QTP answers your questions about Mayapple wildflower, liver cleanses, dehorning goats, and runny noses in summertime.
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Ask our goat experts your top questions about health, feed, production, housing and more!
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Back from the Vet: Clostridial Diseases in Goats
If you have owned goats for any amount of time, likely, you have used or heard of a clostridial vaccine. Clostridial vaccinations are the only universally recommended vaccinations in goats.
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Katherine’s Corner May/June 2019: Do Goats Shed?
Katherine Drovdahl MH CA CR DipHIr CEIT QTP answers your questions about enterotoxemia, shedding, and why you should keep sources of vitamin B12.
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