Goat Necropsy: Why did my goat die?
Episode 109For the Love of Goats Whenever a goat dies, we always want to know why. But the only way to know for sure is to get a necropsy, and that’s what we’re talking about in this episode. I was … Read More
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Hoof Rot in Goats
Episode 108For the Love of Goats All these years I thought we were just lucky to have never had a case of hoof rot in our goats, but in today’s episode, I learned that luck has nothing to do with … Read More
Red Cell for Goats: Study Examines Its Effectiveness
Episode 107For the Love of Goats Although it is a fairly common practice for goat owners to treat anemic animals with Red Cell after deworming, there had not been any research on whether it was helpful — until now. Today’s … Read More
Tetanus in Goats: Transmission, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prognosis
Episode 106For the Love of Goats Almost everyone has a tetanus shot to protect us from a deadly disease that can be transmitted from an injury that breaks through the skin. Although some animals are not as susceptible to tetanus, … Read More
Goat Placenta: Understanding Its Function and Management
Episode 105For the Love of Goats Not only is a goat placenta very different from a human or horse placenta but how it functions is also different, as well as how it should be managed after birth. In this episode, … Read More
Co-Owning a Goat
Episode 104For the Love of Goats If you only have a few does to breed each year, it might seem like a waste to own your buck. But even if you have a buck, who do you breed his daughters … Read More
Meat Goats: 9 Popular Breeds
By Stephanie Morris Meat goats are a relatively new addition to the United States. Although you can eat any goat, you will get more meat from goat breeds bred for meat production. We’ve listed 9 options below, starting with the one … Read More
Pygmy Goats: The Adorable Miniature Breed
Episode 103For the Love of Goats As a Nigerian dwarf breeder myself, I am acutely aware of how many people think that “pygmy” is a size, not a breed of goat. In this episode, we are talking to four National … Read More
External Parasites in Goats
Episode 102For the Love of Goats At one time or another, every goat owner will probably be faced with external parasites on their goats, which usually means lice or mites. Dr. Michael Pesato, Assistant Clinical Professor of Food Animal Medicine … Read More
Constipation in Goats: A Social Media Epidemic
It was not until around 2015 that I ever heard anyone talk about constipation in goats. I suddenly started seeing a lot of posts on Facebook about goats with constipation. I had never had a constipated goat in my herd … Read More
