Goats

 

Ketosis or pregnancy toxemia in the doe

Pregnancy toxemia, also known as ketosis, is a metabolic disease that occurs in late pregnancy. It is most prevalent in do...

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Acidosis in goats

Acidosis (also known as lactic acidosis, rumen acidosis or grain overload) is a carbohydrate fermentation disorder of the...

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Avoiding the sulfur trap

Many goat producers unwittingly sabotage their mineral supplement program by providing yellow sulfur salt blocks for the p...

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Wet summer ideal for goat coccidia

This summer has been unusually wet, hot and humid for many parts of the United States. I know that here in Montgomery, Ala...

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Dealing with lice on goats

Lice can be a problem for goat producers, especially during the winter months. Louse infestations can cause intense irrita...

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PEM and molasses: The real story

Some goat producers are afraid to feed commercial molasses-based supplements due to a fear of inducing PEM (polioencephalo...

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The barber pole worm: How to cope with a killer

Internal parasites, particularly roundworms, are the number one health concern in goat production. Of the many different r...

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Urinary stones in goats

Urinary stones can be a problem in goats, especially in show and pet wethers, but also in intact bucks.



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What kind of hay is best for goats?

What kind of hay is best for goats? The short answer is GOOD hay. Overall hay quality is much more important than th...

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Designing a controlled grazing system for goats

What is the single most important aspect of goat nutrition? Adequate amounts of quality forages in the...

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