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Dr. Katie Estill DVM
Articles by Dr. Katie Estill DVM
Don’t Forget the Does
Though perhaps it should go without saying, nutrition is imperative for a healthy doe as she enters kidding. Appropriate body condition should be maintained throughout breeding and pregnancy.
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Do Goats Get West Nile Virus?
Add to Favorites It was recently reported that a goat in Massachusetts was identified with West Nile virus. While this made headline news, it should not be panic-inducing. While the …
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Coccidiosis in Goats
Add to Favorites Diarrhea. Scours. The enemy of the healthy kid goat. Chances are, if you’ve been raising goats for any period of time, you already have a procedure in …
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The Importance of Biosecurity and Protecting Your Goats
Add to Favorites Biosecurity has become a buzzword among livestock owners with the highly pathogenic avian influenza in the news. But what is biosecurity? And what does it look like …
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Goat Polio: Polioencephalomalacia in Goats
Add to Favorites Providing adequate nutrition is a staple of animal husbandry. However, there are times when, despite our best efforts, illness can result due to dietary inadequacies or disorders …
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Toxoplasmosis in Goats
Add to Favorites Toxoplasmosis in goats isn’t a disease that will cause severe production losses. However, its zoonotic risk makes it an important disease. Most people are instructed not to …
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The Estrus Cycle in Goats
Understanding what controls the estrus cycles in goats helps increase fertility and manipulate the estrus cycle in more management-intensive breeding programs.
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Dealing With Dog Attacks
Add to Favorites One of the most traumatic things that can occur with livestock is a dog attack, especially with small ruminants. Aggressive dogs can cause severe damage. Whether you …
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Foot Rot in Goats
While rain and snow are needed during the winter, goats in areas with increased wet and cold are at higher risk of foot rot.
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Listeriosis in Goats
Add to Favorites Winter weather often means feeding stored feed, as pasture is no longer sufficient or available. In the Northern Hemisphere, snow may bury the field. The increased risk …
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