Care of Does Before Kidding
Care of Does Before Kidding Proper monitoring and care of goats during parturition, or kidding is important for the overall health of goat herd. Adult dairy goats are generally less commonly affected than young stock by parasitism or respiratory disease, but they are more prone to metabolic and chronic diseases. Most goat dairies use seasonal […]
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New Dairy Goat Website Offers Timely Resources
New Dairy Goat Website Offers Timely Resources A collaborative website between Iowa State University and the University of California-Davis has been created to educate dairy goat producers and veterinarians about the science behind producing high-quality goat milk. The Dairy Goat Extension and Education website provides modules and templates for health and reproductive records. Its goal […]
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Tips for Keeping Your Goats Healthy
Tips for Keeping Your Goats Healthy Healthy goats will eat well, chew their cud, have a shiny hair coat, solid feet and legs, be sociable, and have bright, clear eyes. To prevent health problems, producers need to develop a good herd health program that includes proper nutrition, a clean well, a ventilated environment, kid processing, […]
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