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Goat Fleas, Ticks, and Chiggers!
Add to Favorites -by Don Lewis AT SOME POINT IN EVERY goat owner’s life, you must deal with the scourge of external parasites such as goat fleas, ticks, and chiggers. …
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Liver Flukes in Goats: Parasites With a History
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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Back From the Vet: Treating Pneumonia in Goats
When it comes to treating pneumonia in goats, owners need to be attentive to their animals and learn to quickly recognize the signs.
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Fighting Parasites with Fungus
A number of strategies beyond deworming can help prevent parasites before they gain a foothold. Two of these will be covered in this article: pasture management and a product called BioWorma.
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External Parasites in Goats
External parasites in goats can be real pests and can show up any time of year warm or cold. What’s a goat owner to do?
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Goat Mites are a Pesky Problem
Goat mites are common parasites that can infest ears, skin, or even hair follicles. Learn how to rid your herd of these itchy pests.
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Goat Medications and First-Aid Must-Haves
Goats hurt themselves in so many ways. The medicine cabinet should include goat medications for treating external wounds like cuts, bruises, and sores. Goats may need internal first aid, too.
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Goat Fecal Testing – How and Why
Learn how to perform goat fecal testing with the float test method to identify floating parasite eggs in livestock stool samples.
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Maintaining a Goat Coat That Shines!
What do goats feel like? A better question would be, “What are they supposed to feel like? Learn how to maintain a healthy coat for goats.
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