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Read MoreAdd to Favorites By Kristi Cook Goats are funny little creatures with all their running, jumping, bouncing, and nibbling. But playtime comes to a screeching halt when these jokesters become …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites By Cheryl K. Smith Last year saw the loss of a shining star in the dairy goat community: Christina Strickland of Scio, Oregon. She was a premier …
Read MoreIf you weren’t planning for a bottle baby, and the idea of being up every two hours all night doesn’t appeal to you, you may wonder if you could convince an adoptive doe to foster a kid or two.
Read MoreUsually, when a doe goes into labor, an interaction of hormones and contractions of the uterus causes the cervix to soften and dilate. With ringwomb, this process goes awry, and the kid gets stuck.
Read MoreEven experienced goat owners encounter difficult births and malpresentations.
Read MoreJudicious use of vaccinations and antibiotics is a cornerstone of animal husbandry, but these products will only be effective if they are properly managed and handled.
Read MoreIf you have had a sick goat kid, then you have likely had your veterinarian ask you about colostrum consumption.
Read MoreWhat better way to celebrate love than by making your sweetheart this decadent (yet surprisingly light) heart-shaped cheese dessert
Read MoreWhen Oreo came beneath her and latched onto a nipple, Patches stood patiently allowing him to nurse.
Read MoreSupplementation of goat minerals is required for good health but improper supplementation can be dangerous, even deadly.
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