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13 Goat Symptoms You Should NEVER Ignore
Learning to notice goat symptoms is a science and an art. Here are some common things that I watch for when I go out to my herd.
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Spring Rose the Geep: a Goat-Sheep Hybrid
Sheep have 54 chromosomes while goats have 60. Because of this difference in the number of chromosomes, their offspring rarely survive to birth and are usually aborted.
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Boer Goats: Beyond the Meat
Looking beyond the meat, Boer goats are snack hogs known for giving slobbery, whiskery goat kisses, and getting into mischief.
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Listeriosis in Goats: Dangers of Feeding Moldy Hay
Circling Disease and Silage Sickness are other names for listeriosis in goats, commonly associated with feeding moldy hay.
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The Fear of Fescue Hay
Red bag, abortions, thickened placentas, founder, necrosis, failure to freshen — all are symptoms of fescue toxicity … and yet tall fescue is one of the most common forages for livestock in both pasture and baled grass hay.
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Difference Between Sour Milk and Spoiled Milk
What’s the difference between sour milk and spoiled milk? When the souring is done on purpose, it’s delicious. When it happens accidentally – not so much.
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Breed Profile: Myotonic Goats
Myotonic goats or Tennessee fainting goats are a unique American landrace of the southern states, perfectly bred for the region.
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Breed Profile: Pygmy Goats
Pygmy goats are of West African origin and are characterized by their short legs and face due to genetic dwarfism. Their sturdy bodies and hardiness confer utility in their native countries.
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Baby Nigerian Dwarf Goats for Sale!
Breeders offer thousands of registered baby Nigerian Dwarf goats for sale each year. However, the popularity has also resulted in many sellers capitalizing on the demand by flooding the market with poor-quality Nigerian Dwarf kids.
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Is Your Mother Goat Rejecting Her Kid?
Good parenting is important in raising happy, healthy and well-functioning kids. But what if the mother goat is rejecting her kid?
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