Dairy Goats

Winter Care of Dairy Goats

Winter Care of Dairy Goats. By Jennifer Bentley - Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Field Specialist. Routine care such as feed availability, body condition score, and observation of health problems are important every day of the year for productive and healthy dairy goats. While goats are...

Feeding Goat Kids

Feeding Goat Kids. By Michelle Buckley, DVM, MS - Iowa State Universituy Extension and Outreach Dairy Field Specialist.When it comes to feeding kids, producers have options and the best option is not a one size fits all solution. The ultimate markers of success are healthy kids with low death losses. Each method...

The Impact of Mastitis on Dairy Goats

The Impact of Mastitis on Dairy Goats. By Jennifer Bentley - Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Field Specialist. Mastitis is an inflammatory condition of the mammary gland (udder) and can play a significant role in a dairy goat’s health and longevity in the herd. Not only does mastitis...

Iowa State Research On Dairy Goat Kid Disbudding

Iowa State Research On Dairy Goat Kid Disbudding.  By J.K. Shearer and P.J. Plummer - Department Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine College of VBeterinary Medicine Iowa State University.Based upon statistics compiled by the USDA APHIS, 64.4% of goat dairies disbud goat kids.  Most (95.8%)...

Developing A Goat Milk Market

Developing A Goat Milk Market. By Fred M. Hall, Iowa State University Extension.In December the Iowa Dairy Team hosted two dairy goat programs, with one being in Orange City, Iowa. While they both shared topics and speakers, we added “building a goat milk market”. Since there is interest in selling...

Changes Coming to How You Access Some Antibiotics…

Changes Coming to How You Access Some Antibiotics…  By Paul Plummer, DVM. PHD Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. As dairy goat producers and enthusiasts there are some significant changes that will be taking place soon regarding how you access antibiotics to treat your goats. It is...

Evaluating Your Milking Doe

Evaluating Your Milking Doe. By Jennifer Bentley - ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Field Specialist.Showing dairy goats can be a rewarding experience for those interested in goats or for the most seasoned breeders in the industry. It is a great networking tool to learn more about the industry and aids in...

Defining Profit for Dairy Goat Herds!

Defining Profit for Dairy Goat Herds! By Dr. Larry Tranel, Dairy Field Specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach. Dairy goat producers need to be profit minded if trying to make a living or a secondary income from their dairy goat operation. Profit might not be just financial. Profit can also include “...

Designing Dairy Goat Housing and Ventilation for Optimum Animal Health

Designing Dairy Goat Housing and Ventilation for Optimum Animal Health. By Brian Dougherty, Field Agricultural Engineer, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Designing dairy goat housing and ventilation systems to optimize animal health may seem like a daunting task but following some simple...

Forage for Milking Dairy Goats

Forage for Milking Dairy Goats. By Fred M. Hall, Iowa State University Extension Dairy Field Specialist; Dr. Gail Carpenter, Assistant Proffesor and Iowa State University Extension Dairy Specialist. For many producers their goat’s forage is gleaned from pasture the bulk of the year. Goats harvest the...

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