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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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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Vaccinating Goats Against Enterotexemia and Tetanus
Vaccinating Goats Against Enterotexemia and Tetanus It is generally advised that all goats be vaccinated against overeating disease (enteroxemia) and tetanus. Both of these diseases are caused by clostridial bacteria present in animals and the environment. Goats kept on marginal pastures and/or not fed grain may be at much lower risk for overeating disease, but […]
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