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

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
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

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
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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Back from the Vet: Clostridial Vaccine Choices

You remember your trusty herd veterinarian telling you something about Clostridium something or other, but how do you choose which clostridial vaccine is right for your herd?

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Back From the Vet: The What and Why of Colostrum in Goats

If you have had a sick goat kid, then you have likely had your veterinarian ask you about colostrum consumption.

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Back From the Vet: Doe Breeding Soundness

To help ensure healthy kids, have your does in optimum condition for breeding, pregnancy, and kidding with a doe breeding soundness exam.

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