Health
Back from the Vet: Clostridial Vaccine Choices
You remember your trusty herd veterinarian telling you something about Clostridium something or other, but how do you choose which clostridial vaccine is right for your herd?
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Is Caseous Lymphadenitis Contagious to Humans?
CL can be found all over the world and affects many animals, but is caseous lymphadenitis contagious to humans?
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How to Increase Milk Production in Goats
How to manage and what to feed goats to increase milk production.
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The Right Start: Avoid Early Life Issues with Kids
Proper attention given during the early months of life — particularly the pre-weaning period — will limit early life issues and prevent weak immune systems or poor growth and development.
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Fighting Parasites with Fungus
A number of strategies beyond deworming can help prevent parasites before they gain a foothold. Two of these will be covered in this article: pasture management and a product called BioWorma.
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Nasal Bot Flies
Nasal bot flies — Oestrus ovis — are a worldwide parasite mainly affecting sheep and goats (along with deer and occasionally horses, dogs, cats, and even humans).
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Bottle Jaw in Goats
Discover the most common cause of bottle jaw and get a rundown of the lesser-known culprits behind this disturbing ailment.
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The Challenge of Ringwomb in Goats
Usually, 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.
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Guidelines for Vaccine and Antibiotic Management
Judicious 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.
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Back From the Vet: The What and Why of Colostrum in Goats
If you have had a sick goat kid, then you have likely had your veterinarian ask you about colostrum consumption.
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