Raising Goats in Australia
Episode 146For the Love of Goats As goat owners in America, we know the challenges we face in caring for our herds here at home. But what is it like to breed and raise goats in another country? In this … Read More
For the Love of Goats Podcast
For the Love of Goats Turns 5: A Look Ahead with Deborah Niemann
As we enter our sixth year, you can continue to expect to hear from more goat experts like vet professors and published researchers who are on the leading edge of goat knowledge and information.
You’ll also hear from goat owners who have turned their love of goats into a successful business. And this year, you’ll hear more stories about goats and the people who love them.
Blood Transfusion in Goats
Episode 145For the Love of Goats There have been instances where a goat owner watched a severely parasitized, anemic goat die because they did not realize that a life-saving blood transfusion was an option for their animal. Surprising as it … Read More
History of Nigerian Dwarf Goats in ADGA
Episode 144For the Love of Goats The Nigerian Dwarf goat has become a staple breed in the American Dairy Goat Association, and it has only grown in popularity since first arriving in the US from Africa in the 20th century. … Read More
Understanding Goat Conformation: From Appearance to Evaluating Defects
Episode 143For the Love of Goats Show goats are held to strict conformational standards, but we often overlook the fact that our own herds would benefit from those same conformational standards. Extra teats, bad legs, weak pasterns, and crooked faces … Read More
Rent a Goat: Turning Goatscaping Into a Thriving Business
Episode 142For the Love of Goats Delve into the business of goat landscaping, also known as targeted grazing, goatscaping, and even rent-a-goat. In this business, your herd is hired by a landowner to clear off an overgrown plot of land. … Read More
Guardian Llamas: A Conversation with an Expert
Episode 141For the Love of Goats Have you been considering getting a guard llama for your herd? You may have many questions such as: where can I find a good guard llama? How much should I expect to pay? Are … Read More
Anemia in Goats
Episode 140For the Love of Goats Goat owners should be well-versed in the art of the FAMACHA check. We know that bright red mucous membranes of the eyes are a good sign while pale or white mucous membranes could indicate … Read More
Choosing a Goat Mineral
Episode 139For the Love of Goats Does attempting to select the right minerals for your herd make your head spin? Do you know which three minerals are the primary keys to your herd’s health? How about the proper levels that … Read More
Breeding Champion Goats with Ed Jodlowski
Episode 138For the Love of Goats Welcome to the world of showing goats! Have you ever dreamed of picking the perfect breeding pair that produces such a successful combination of genetics that you wind up with a doe that wins … Read More
Hay Testing: Labs, Equipment, and Results
Episode 137For the Love of Goats If you’ve ever wondered about the importance of forage and hay testing to ensure your herd is receiving maximum nutrition, today’s episode will provide you with lots of valuable information. We are talking to … Read More
