Health

Acidosis in Goats: An Unexpected Case
October 18, 2024 · · Health, Ownership

A case of rumen acidosis in my goat due to rapidly fermentable carbohydrate overload from fresh sweet hay: symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

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How to Draw Blood from a Goat
August 31, 2024 · · Health

Learning how to draw blood from a goat is a valuable skill anyone breeding goats should master. Here’s how.

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Lungworms in Goats
August 30, 2024 · · Health

Add to Favorites Lungworms in goats infest the respiratory tract of the animal host. Find out if your goats are at risk and what to do. If you’ve ever had …

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Mosquito Borne Diseases in Goats
August 30, 2024 · · Health

The mosquito-borne diseases in goats fall into three categories: viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Learn about each and what to watch for.

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When to Wean Goats
August 28, 2024 · · Health, Ownership

There are a lot of opinions on when to wean goats, however, there are several ways to reduce weaning stress for healthier kids and does.

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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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Maintaining Goat Feet
July 18, 2024 · · Health

Add to Favorites Many people think maintaining goat feet begins and ends with trimming, but the foundation is nutrition and environment. ENSURING AN ANIMAL’S well-being hinges on establishing a robust …

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Rattlesnake Bites

Add to Favorites Learn the signs of rattlesnake bites, how to treat them, and what not to do if you find your goat suffering from one of these painful bites. …

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Cache Valley Virus
May 30, 2024 · · Health, Members Only

In the northeastern United States, a mosquito-borne virus known as Cache Valley virus can be a reason for reproductive losses.

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Managing Stress in Goats for a Happy Herd
May 23, 2024 · · Health

By managing stress in goats, you can foster a healthier and happier goat herd by understanding, and addressing stressors.

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