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Marissa Ames
Articles by Marissa Ames
Five-Point Check for Worms
Indiscriminate deworming, either by deworming on a schedule or without seeing any specific symptoms of a high worm load, can breed medication-resistant worms on your property. Before deworming, conduct a five-point check to assess if treatment is necessary. This involves assessing the eye, back, tail, coat, and jaw areas.
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Body Condition Scoring (BCS) in Goats
Different goat breeds come in different shapes and sizes. A large belly can mean pregnancy, body fat, a full rumen, or just relaxed ligaments. Weights can help measure medication doses but are not specifically indicative of body fat. A Body Condition Score helps identify obese animals and those needing to gain weight.
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A Delicious Cooked, Nonalcoholic Eggnog Recipe
Though we love the smooth, custardy sweetness, we may hate the additives listed on the back panel of the carton. But you can enjoy this treat year-round by following an easy nonalcoholic eggnog recipe.
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How to Make Mozzarella Cheese in Seven Easy Steps
You can learn how to make mozzarella cheese, start to finish, within thirty minutes. It’s so easy you can do it while crafting the rest of your dinner.
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Permanent Identification for Goats in the United States of America
Whether you legally must have permanent identification on your goats, or if it’s just a good idea, here are guidelines to tagging your herd.
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Is Raw Milk Illegal?
Humans have enjoyed raw milk benefits for millennia. But now only 28 American states allow the sale of raw milk and it is illegal in Canada.
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How to Make Paneer Cheese
Knowing how to make paneer cheese was a crucial skill for some Indian and Pakistani families. It provided quick, safe vegetarian protein to round out a healthy meal.
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How to Make Homemade Sour Cream
How do you make sour cream so it’s the pure, cultured treat it used to be? It’s not hard and it’s very rewarding.
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Adventures in Making Goat Butter
The first time I tried making goat butter, I didn’t have a cream separator. I didn’t have much of anything. But I tried anyway.
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Making Ricotta Cheese in a Slow Cooker
Accidental Ricotta. Isn’t all cheese intentional? Perhaps making ricotta cheese at home started with an ancient accident.
A homesteader’s kitchen arsenal includes knowledge of crafting dairy products.