About the Author

Dr. Katie Estill DVM

Dr. Katie Estill DVM is a veterinarian consultant for Goat Journal, Countryside & Small Stock Journal, and Countryside online. She works with goats and other large livestock at Desert Trails Veterinary Services in Winnemucca, Nevada.
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Articles by Dr. Katie Estill DVM

Coccidiosis in Goats
June 30, 2025 · · Health, Ownership

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
April 30, 2025 · · Health, Members Only, Ownership

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
March 1, 2025 · · Health, Members Only

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
February 9, 2025 · · Health, Members Only, Ownership

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
December 18, 2024 · · Health

Add to Favorites Days are getting shorter, and if you’re lucky, the weather is getting cooler. For those of us who dwell in the Northern Hemisphere, that means the breeding …

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Dealing With Dog Attacks
August 26, 2024 · · Health, Members Only

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
May 23, 2024 · · Health, Members Only

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
March 7, 2024 · · Health

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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Clean Kidding for Disease Prevention
March 4, 2024 · · Health

Goat kids are born with limited immune systems. Reducing their exposure to viruses and bacteria can reduce the likelihood of infection.

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Back From the Vet: Treating Pneumonia in Goats
August 26, 2023 · · Health

When it comes to treating pneumonia in goats, owners need to be attentive to their animals and learn to quickly recognize the signs.

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