https://thriftyhomesteader.com/vaccines-for-goats/
We have a lot of episodes on various diseases that can be prevented by vaccines, but rather than tell you to listen to all of those episodes to figure out which vaccines your goats might need, we de
Read more…Hello. My name is Leslie and I have 3 ND wethers, they are 2.5 years old. They eat grass hay, a handful of timothy hay pellets once a day, and free choice manna pro minerals. We have well water but it's treated (and they get the water that is treate
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One of the most common questions I get during kidding season is, "why was this kid born dead?" Unfortunately, I can't answer that question because there are dozens of possibilities, starting with
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/5-point-check-for-parasites/
If you’ve listened to previous podcast episodes on parasites, you have heard us talk about the 5-point check, but what exactly is it? How can you use it to determine when you need to use a
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/rabies-in-goats/
Although rabies in goats is not common, it is possible. In today’s episode we are talking to Dr. Kevin Pelzer, a Professor of Large Animal Clinical Science, Production Management Medicine at the Virgin
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/pneumonia-in-goats/
When some people hear a goat cough, pneumonia is often the first thing that comes to mind, but it is really not common in goats. A cough is also not a good indication of whether a goat has pneumonia
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/johnesdisease/
If you have goats, or if you are considering getting goats, you should be aware of Johnne’s disease. It is an infectious disease that is highly contagious, and there is no cure.
Today’s guest is Dr. Mich
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/testing-goats-for-cae-cl-and-johnes/
Whole herd biosecurity screening is a valuable tool that we can use to feel confident that we have a healthy herd. Washington State University has a biosecurity screening test that
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/cl-in-goats/
In this episode, Dr. Michael Pesato, an Assistant Clinical Professor at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is talking about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of CL.
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/urinary-calculi-in-goats/
Most people think that avoiding urinary calculi in male goats is as easy as balancing the calcium and phosphorus ratio, but that’s only the beginning.
We are talking to Dr. Robert VanSaun, pro
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/disbudding-a-goat/
A step-by-step guide on disbudding a goat using a disbudding iron.
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Although melanoma in goats is quite rare, it is devastating when it does happen because there is no cure. In this episode, we are talking to Julie Jarvis PA-C, a retired Dermatology Physi
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/sore-mouth-in-goats/
What are the symptoms of sore mouth in goats? How do you treat it? Can it be prevented? Find out in this article.
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https://thriftyhomesteader.com/goat-polio/
Goat breeders usually use “goat polio” and “thiamine deficiency” interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Learn more in this post...
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Hi Friends,
I'm writing this in the Health forum because fireworks do affect the goats' (and my) mental health. Does anyone have tips on helping the goats through the night(s) of fireworks? Last year my goats were a few months old and I don't know
Read more…I have owned goats for around ten years. I just recently got 2 Wethers. They were born at the end of March. My vet just retired and it's impossible to find a vet around here that will take goats. They seem to only do horses and cows...one receptio
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/hypocalcemia-in-goats/
Hypocalcemia in goats, sometimes called milk fever, is one of the most misunderstood maladies in the goat world. This confusion stems from research done on cows, which does not apply to goats, bu
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/pregnancy-toxemia-in-goats/
During kidding season, lots of goat owners start to worry about ketosis and pregnancy toxemia in their does.
In today’s episode, Dr. Robert VanSaun, professor of veterinary science and exten
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/cache-valley-virus/
Until recently, most goat breeders had never heard of Cache Valley Virus. I heard about it two years ago when an animal scientist told me that they were having a horrible time with it in their rese
Read more…Can I leave loose selenium vitamin E combo out like I would my regular minerals? The brand is VitaFlex I’ll include a pic of the mineral content. If I shouldn’t leave out free choice due to risk of toxicity what dosage would you recommend for a herd
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