About the Author

Katherine Drovdahl MH CA CR CEIT DipHIr QTP

Katherine and her beloved husband Jerry are owned by their LaManchas, Norwegian Fjord horses, alpacas and gardens on a small piece of Pacific Northwest paradise. Her varied international alternative degrees and certifications, including Master of Herbology and lifelong experience with creatures of many kinds, give her unique insight into guiding others through human or creature wellness problems. Her wellness products and consultations are available at www.firmeadowllc.com.
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Articles by Katherine Drovdahl MH CA CR CEIT DipHIr QTP

Katherine’s Caprine Corner November/December 2019
October 21, 2019 · · Ask The Expert, Health, Members Only

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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Katherine’s Caprine Corner September/October 2019
October 13, 2019 · · Ask The Expert, Health

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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13 Goat Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
August 19, 2019 · · Goat Notes

Before calling your veterinarian, take note of all goat symptoms and get a temperature reading using a rectal digital thermometer.

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Katherine’s Caprine Corner July/August 2019
August 6, 2019 · · Ask The Expert, Health

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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Katherine’s Corner May/June 2019: Do Goats Shed?
July 7, 2019 · · Ask The Expert, Health

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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Goat Illnesses from Floods, Fires, and Evacuations
May 31, 2019 · · Ask The Expert, Health

Veterinarian Katherine Drovdahl answers questions about evacuation, relocation, and goat illnesses resulting from disasters.

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Katherine’s Caprine Corner March/April 2019
March 14, 2019 · · Ask The Expert, Health

Katherine Drovdahl MH CA CR DipHIr CEIT QTP answers your questions about pasture management, kelp for goats, deworming pregnant does, disbudding kids, and when to take kids home.

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How Many Teats Does a Goat Have?
March 14, 2019 · · Health

Add to Favorites How many teats do goats have? If you breed goats long enough, you will eventually see a third teat or other goat udder abnormality. You weren’t expecting …

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Kat’s Corner: Ear Tattoos and Sore Mouth in Goats
March 14, 2019 · · Ask The Expert, Health

Katherine Drovdahl MH CA CEIT DipHIr QTP answers your questions about sore mouth in goats, the best ink for goat tattoos, bringing kids home, and sourcing pure contents for your goat water trough. 

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How to Milk a Goat: Are You Hurting or Helping?
March 14, 2019 · · Home Dairy

Knowing how to milk a goat is not quite as simple as it sounds! While nearly anyone can squeeze milk out of teat, milking goats the right way protects the udder and that milk that you work so hard to produce!

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