goat health
Common Goat Hoof Problems
Goat hoof problems can cause lameness and lead to economic losses due to reduced food intake/weight gain, reduced milk production, and/or lower reproduction rates.
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Superfetation in Goats
There are many biological processes that occur to prevent the possibility of superfetation, but we all know that nature isn’t perfect.
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Saving a Weak Baby Goat
While most kids will arrive perfectly healthy and will need little assistance from you, knowing what to watch for and how to intervene quickly may enable you to save a weak baby goat.
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“What did the goats eat this time?”
Goats unfortunately cater to their curiosity with their mouths and eat many things they shouldn’t, causing gastrointestinal blockages.
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Back From the Vet: Pregnancy Toxemia
Pregnancy toxemia occurs most commonly in the last one to three weeks of gestation. Early signs include lethargy and decreased feed intake, especially of grain.
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A Vaccine for Mastitis in Goats
Mastitis in goats can be devastating to a dairy herd and backyard goat owners. Fortunately, there is a vaccine against one of the main bacterial causes of mastitis.
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Back From the Vet: Goat Dental Health
Though you may have gandered at your goat’s incisors to assess age, likely you have not taken them to the veterinarian. As advancements in the care of livestock have been made, more emphasis is being made on the oral health of goats.
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Think Before Supplementing Sulfur for Goats
Vitamins and mineral nutrition can be overwhelming and confusing in livestock. There seems to be particular misunderstanding and uncertainty in goat circles about sulfur.
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Goat Pregnancy and Lactation Problems
There are several problems that can occur during goat pregnancy and lactation. Here are a few to watch out for.
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Goat Teeth — How to Tell a Goat’s Age
Goat teeth, horns, and other features can help us guess a goat’s age, allowing us to provide optimum nutrition, care, and breeding plans.
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