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A Guide to Eye Problems and Eye Infections in Goats

WEBIn more difficult cases of entropion, the veterinarian will need to suture or staple the eyelid into proper position. Finally, in the most severe cases, surgery is …

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How to Treat Goat Diseases and Illnesses Naturally

WEBReading Time: 10 minutes By Rev. Dr. Waltz, ND, DD, CNC, CTN, Delta Colorado – When it comes to goat diseases and illnesses, th ere are many ways to care …

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Guide to Keeping Goats Naturally Healthy

WEBTo increase water intake during freezing temperatures, serve warm water. Twice a day is optimum. Keeping an electrical teapot or hot pot in the barn, that can be turned on just …

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The Basics of Caring for Goats

WEBWhen building a herd health program from the ground up, beginning with the basics of caring for goats is best. One needs to consider the basics of the …

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Goat Medications and First-Aid Must-Haves

WEBThe first is B vitamins, B1 and B12. The next, activated charcoal, large amounts of baking soda, and a drenching tool. Sadly, when a goat becomes ill, their …

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Elder Goat Care: Preparation and Treatment Tips

WEBConsequently, you will need to make changes to elder goat care, diet, facilities, and social grouping, including: free access to long-fiber fodder with low protein …

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How Long do Goats Live

WEBGenerally, healthy does are expected to live 11 to 12 years. If a goat is still being bred after age 10, the likelihood of a pregnancy related death is more likely. Does …

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Johne’s, CAE, and CL Testing for Goats: Serology 101

WEBIf it is positive, the goat has antibodies, which means it encountered the pathogen at some point. ELISA, “enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,” is a serology …

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The Therapeutic Benefits of Cuddling Goats

WEBThe act of petting or cuddling goats (or other animals) stimulates circulation and blood flow and engages our motor skills and muscles. Animals like goats, dogs, and …

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Goat Vaccinations and Injectables

WEBFill no more than half full, then cover with disinfectant solution. Add concrete, dirt, or gravel to trap the sharps and seal well. Injectable bottles and contents also need …

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Livestock Record Keeping

WEBAdd to Favorites. -by Rebecca Krebs Livestock record keeping is a fundamental component of every goat breeding program. Records streamline herd management and provide the …

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Selenium Deficiency and White Muscle Disease in Goats

WEBSelenium deficiency in goats can cause white muscle disease in goats, also known as nutritional muscular dystrophy. However, a deficiency in vitamin E can cause …

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Preventing and Treating Coccidiosis in Goats

WEBGreen leaves are best, followed by hay. Probios is a product designed for ruminants and will add healthy bacteria back into the gastrointestinal tract . Coccidiosis …

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Nigerian Dwarf Goat

WEBReading Time: 5 minutes BREED: The Nigerian Dwarf goat is an American breed developed for small-scale dairy production and companionship.. ORIGIN: Dwarf …

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Saving a Weak Baby Goat

WEBIf a weak baby goat is very cold, a quick way to bring up body temperature is by submerging it in a hot water bath. If the kid is still wet, you can plunge it in a bucket of …

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The Confusion With Copper for Goats

WEBCopper for goats, is arguably one of the most talked-about trace minerals, and for good reason — it’s essential for healthy bone and muscle growth. When it’s deficient, …

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Goat Fleas, Ticks, and Chiggers!

WEBReading Time: 6 minutes-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, …

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Baby Goat Care: Bottle, Udder, or Both

WEBThis means you are completely committed to daily baby goat care as well as twice-daily milking for at least two to three months. More Equipment: You’ll need milk …

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The Benefits and Disadvantages of Goat Milk

WEBProtein levels in goat milk vary by breed as well as season, type of feed, and stage of lactation. For instance, Toggenburg goat milk is 2.7% protein while Nubian goat …

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huckleberries Archives

WEBChèvre Cheese with Rascleberry Appetizer. December 8, 2022 · Theresa Miller · Home DairyTheresa Miller · Home Dairy

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