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Janet Garman
Articles by Janet Garman
Disbudding Goats
Learning how to disbud a goat is a task to understand before breeding if you are preparing to keep a milking doe. Early disbudding prevents horn buds from developing into full-sized horns.
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How to Care for a Rejected Baby Goat
What to feed baby goats and how to care for rejected kids.
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Caring for Angora Goat Fiber During Winter
Angora goat fiber is amazing, but while it’s still on the goat through winter it can cause problems. Learn how to avoid common issues.
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Damsels in Distress – Recognize Goat Labor Complications
In order to recognize that a pregnant doe is in distress, you should familiarize yourself with the usual goat kidding signs and the normal course of delivery.
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How Long is Goat Gestation?
When raising dairy goats, the first step is breeding the doe. You may then wonder, “How long is goat gestation?” Taking a look through the entire process will set you up for a more successful start.
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Goats and Hot Climates
Different species of livestock react to heat waves and hot climates differently. Some goat varieties are more tolerant than others.
All animals should receive special consideration and adjustments during periods of high heat.
How to Trim Goat Hooves for Overall Health
Trimming goat hooves is essential to good goat health. Learn how to trim goat hooves for regular maintenance and to promote a healthy life for your goat.
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How to Prevent Foot Rot in Goats
Have you seen your goat limping? While it is not the cause of all limping and soreness, foot rot in goats should be suspected.
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Caring for Premature Kids
Premature kids often die from hypothermia, breathing issues, and illness before we can intervene. Evaluating a floppy kid’s needs as soon as possible helps you decide your level of intervention.
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How Long do Goats Live?
When you consider adding goats to your life, this piece of information is important. Asking how long do goats live, brings answers about how to plan for your goat’s lifespan.
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