Feed & Housing

Forages That Help, Forages That Harm
September 21, 2022 · · Feed & Housing

Pasture management for goats is an ongoing process. Taking an active role, you can make the most of nutrients accessible to your herd.

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Trees to Plant (or Avoid) for Goats
September 21, 2022 · · Feed & Housing

Over 700 plants in North America are considered toxic and can make goats sick. It’s worth noting what trees you might find regionally or specifically on your property.

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Poisonous Plants for Goats: Avoiding Dastardly Disasters

Do you have poisonous plants for goats on your property? Check this list then consult your extension office to find what else may be local.

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The Benefits of Co-grazing Goats and Cattle

Co-grazing goats and cattle means maximizing space, weight gain for animals, but also improved land health.

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Frost-Seeding and Controlled Grazing

Frost-seeding is a method that allows improvements during the last days of winter when temperatures drop below freezing at night and rise above freezing during the day.

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Goat Bedding: Shallow vs. Deep Bedding Methods
September 1, 2022 · · Feed & Housing

In this article, let’s examine two more common goat bedding methods: Shallow bedding and deep litter.

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What is the Best Hay for Goats?
July 16, 2022 · · Feed & Housing

Why 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?

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Kat’s Corner: Answers about What to Feed Goats

Kat’s Caprine Corner answers your pressing goat questions. In this issue: What to feed goats. And will poison hemlock hurt my animals?

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Are You Feeding Straw or Hay for Goats?
July 13, 2022 · · Feed & Housing

If you dread choosing hay for goats, you are not alone … there is much to know about what to feed goats.

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Listeriosis in Goats: Dangers of Feeding Moldy Hay
June 10, 2022 · · Feed & Housing

Circling Disease and Silage Sickness are other names for listeriosis in goats, commonly associated with feeding moldy hay.

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