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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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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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Goats in Cold Weather
May 26, 2024 · · Ownership

When it comes to goats and cold weather, we must adjust our food, water, shelter, and even supplies management.

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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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Bottle Raising Goat Kids
April 30, 2024 · · Ownership

One of the most heated discussions between dairy goat breeders is whether it’s more beneficial to bottle-feed or dam-raise goat kids.

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Antibiotic Use in Livestock
March 11, 2024 · · Health

Add to Favorites Antibiotic use in livestock can have consequences that reach far beyond the boundaries of your farm. Learn how, and the best way to use them. THE DEVELOPMENT …

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Swelling Disease in Angora Goats
March 8, 2024 · · Health

Add to Favorites – By Dr. Erin Masur DVM When a goat person hears the words “swelling disease,” they may first think of common conditions such as a big head …

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Liver Flukes in Goats: Parasites With a History
August 31, 2023 · · Health, Ownership

Since the early 1900s, liver flukes in goats have been a problem. Learn how treatments have changed and how we deal with them now.

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Winter Pests and Goats

Winter pests and goats don’t have to be synonymous. Learn what pests are likely to cause issues and how to prevent and treat them.

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