About the Author

Rebecca Sanderson

Rebecca grew up in a small town with a backyard full of animals. She graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology. Her background in health and nutrition gives her a unique perspective on animal husbandry as well as the ability to read those awful research papers to find the needed information. In addition to writing, Rebecca also works as a certified personal trainer.
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Articles by Rebecca Sanderson

Avoiding Contamination in Goat Milk Lotion
April 10, 2023 · · Home Dairy

Making goat milk lotion isn’t difficult, but there are some steps that shouldn’t be avoided. Take care to reduce or eliminate contamination.

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The Secret Life of Goats: An Allonursing Dog Adopts a Goat
March 22, 2023 · · Ownership

When Oreo came beneath her and latched onto a nipple, Patches stood patiently allowing him to nurse.

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The Urban Farm: Helping Urban Youth
January 1, 2023 · · Ownership

Being around any animal has therapeutic benefits. Through The Urban Farm’s education program these youth are taught how to be gentle with the animals.

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The Secret Life of Beach Goats
November 1, 2022 · · Members Only, Ownership

Even though most activities require prior booking, a few days per week, Beach Goats has drop-in hours in which you may join the “sampler.”

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The Role of Thiamine for Goats and Other B Vitamins
October 25, 2022 · · Health

While most of the time you shouldn’t need any supplemental thiamine for goats or other B vitamins, it is a good idea to have some on hand for emergencies.

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Recognizing and Treating Anemia in Goats
October 25, 2022 · · Health

Anemia in goats can be deadly very quickly. The road to full recovery can take time, but without quick diagnosis and action, that recovery may never happen.

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The Performance of Pack Goats
October 5, 2022 · · Ownership

Everyone in the goat packing world has slightly different preferences for their goats, but a few specifications remain consistent.

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Goat Traditions Around the World
September 27, 2022 · · Ownership

Goats are an important aspect of many cultures around the world. Here we explore some goat traditions that are dear to the people who uphold them.

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10 Tips for a Successful Goat Ultrasound
September 1, 2022 · · Members Only, Ownership

For easier and more accurate results, have the goat fast 12 hours from food and 4 hours from water prior to the ultrasound.

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Secret Life of Goats: Precious the Naked Goat
September 1, 2022 · · Ownership

Precious was born hairless. She wasn’t premature, as is usually the case with hairless babies, but simply completely bald. Unfortunately, Precious’s mother does not subscribe to the belief that “bald is beautiful” and immediately rejected her hairless offspring. Because of this, Precious moved into the house to be bottle-raised.

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