CL can be found all over the world and affects many animals, but is caseous lymphadenitis contagious to humans?
Read MoreNasal bot flies — Oestrus ovis — are a worldwide parasite mainly affecting sheep and goats (along with deer and occasionally horses, dogs, cats, and even humans).
Read MoreOver 700 plants that make goats sick in North America and are considered toxic. It’s worth noting which trees you might find regionally or on your property.
Read MoreIf you see diarrhea among your goat herd — especially among the kids — then it’s likely that your animals are suffering from coccidiosis. Coccidiosis in goats is both common and easily prevented. Treated, it’s minor. Untreated, it can kill young animals and have lifelong health effects on survivors.
Read MoreIn this article, let’s examine two more common goat bedding methods: Shallow bedding and deep litter.
Read MoreGoats are many things: lively, intelligent, playful, curious, useful. It’s the playfulness that can be the undoing of the novice goat-owner. For this reason, goat playgrounds are highly recommended.
Read MoreWhy should you approach goat feed with scientific precision? The answer is simple: To maximize the health of the animal. But what is the best hay for goats?
Read MoreHorns serve a purpose: sexual competition, hierarchical status, protection from predators, attracting mates, and even a cooling method. For goat owners, the question is what to do with them.
Read MoreGoats unfortunately cater to their curiosity with their mouths and eat many things they shouldn’t, causing gastrointestinal blockages.
Read More“Goaty” flavor springs from the enzyme caproic acid, strengthening taste as milk ages. Many things affect the taste of goat milk — diet, health, presence of a buck, cleanliness, environment, even a genetic component.
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