goat pregnancy
Goat Pregnancy Health and Nutrition
Add to Favorites With a relatively brief 150-day average gestation, the months of goat pregnancy can fly by for breeders. Pregnant animals need consistent attention and good nutrition throughout, but …
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Kidding Malpresentations on the Canyon
Even experienced goat owners encounter difficult births and malpresentations.
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What to do in a Kidding Emergency
The vast majority of kidding in the goat barn proceed in a normal and healthy manner, but it is good to know what to do in an emergency.
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10 Tips for a Successful Goat Ultrasound
For easier and more accurate results, have the goat fast 12 hours from food and 4 hours from water prior to the ultrasound.
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How Long is Goat Gestation?
When raising dairy goats, the first step is breeding the doe. You may then wonder, “How long is goat gestation?” Taking a look through the entire process will set you up for a more successful start.
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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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Let’s Talk Baby Goat Names!
How do you pick a herd name and your baby goat names? A goat name generator is just the beginning if you want to register your herd.
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Signs of Goat Heat
Breeds that cycle year around include fainting goats, Kinder, Boer, Kiko, Nigerian Dwarf, Spanish, Pygmy, and sometimes Nubian goats. Alpine breeds experience heat cycles about mid-summer until the end of the year. Seasonal breeders include Alpine, LaMancha, Oberhasli, Saanen, and Toggenburg goats. Angoras are also seasonal.
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