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Rebecca Sanderson
Articles by Rebecca Sanderson
Iodine Deficiency in Goats
Goiters don’t only happen in humans; they can happen in animals, too. Goats are especially susceptible to goiters and iodine deficiency.
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Goat-Centered Traditions Around the World
Goats are an important aspect of many cultures around the world. Here we explore some goat traditions that are dear to the people who uphold them.
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The Gävle Goat
A 42-foot high straw goat, termed the Gävle Goat, is erected each year but often meets an unfortunate fate before the end of Advent.
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Janus, a Two-Headed Goat
When Jocelyn went in to feel if the kid needed to be turned or assisted out, what she felt confused her. The little buckling had two heads.
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Registering Your Goat
Goat registries are very beneficial when you want to have the best of a particular breed. Find a list of goat registries here.
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Hermaphroditism and Polled Goats
Hermaphroditism is not uncommon among goats, especially dairy goats of Western European descent. Before people realized the correlation between goats being polled and possible hermaphroditism, rates were as high as 6-11% of goat herds in the U.S in the early 20th century.
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A Story of Urinary Calculi
Chip was standing very still and “looked sick.” He would also occasionally strain, as if he were sneezing but without the sneeze part. He had urinary calculi.
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Team Snazzy Goat
Goat pulling teams are awesomely different. When Mika came across old pictures of goats being used as pulling teams she thought, “Well, why not?”
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The Role of Thiamine for Goats and Other B Vitamins
While most of the time you shouldn’t need any supplemental thiamine for goats or other B vitamins, it is a good idea to have some on hand for emergencies.
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Goat Milk for Cow Milk Protein Allergies
In the debate between goat milk vs. cow milk, there is often the question of whether a milk protein allergy to one equals an allergy to both. In short; yes and no.
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