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?
Read MoreCL can be found all over the world and affects many animals, but is caseous lymphadenitis contagious to humans?
Read MoreHow to manage and what to feed goats to increase milk production.
Read MoreProper 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.
Read MoreA 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.
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 MoreDiscover the most common cause of bottle jaw and get a rundown of the lesser-known culprits behind this disturbing ailment.
Read MoreUsually, 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.
Read MoreJudicious 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.
Read MoreIf you have had a sick goat kid, then you have likely had your veterinarian ask you about colostrum consumption.
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