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
Read more…Hi there! I am new to this group and so happy to be here! I live in rainy Bellingham, WA and have two wethers - Mr. Brown & Al - that are about 11 months old. I am a first time goat owner who has experienced my fair share of goat complexities over th
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/goat-worms/
Since I bought my first goats in 2002, nothing has changed more than the diagnosis and treatment of worms in goats. Unfortunately, nothing online ever dies, so there is still tons of old information out th
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/older-goats/
What’s a goat owner to do when our favorite goats get old?
In this episode, I’m talking to Dr. Michael Pesato, assistant clinical professor of Food Animal Medicine and Surgery at Mississippi State Univers
Read more…Hello, we are new to this group and excited that we found it and looking forward to learning information that is actually helpful! I am tired of going to Mr. Google Pants and learning something new and different every time! We are located in Saskatch
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/mastitis-in-goats/
Whenever a doe’s udder has a different texture or temperature than normal, mastitis is the first thing that we all worry about. Today’s topic has been one of the most requested from my listeners, so
Read more…Yesterday morning, my five month old wether had foamy green drool coming out of his open mouth. His mouth was stuffed with chewed hay/leaves.
I dug it all out and felt his throat and there didn’t appear to be any blockage. When I let him loose, he
Read more…I have a 15 week old doeling who has been exhibiting a stiff gait for several weeks. I unfortunately, being new to this, did not pay it enough attention just figuring it was something strange about her. But the stiffness in the rear legs has progre
Read more…I was shocked to see this on my doeling. Her dam was born here and she is 5th generation on my farm. Her sire was also born here and he is 3rd generation.
No issues with teats from any that Ive bred. I have plenty of relatives and never an inkling t
Read more…Hi, my name is Leslie and I'm new to the site. I have 3 wethers (triplet brothers all arrived together in June 2020) just about to turn one year old. I have my first question regarding significant itching and stomping of feet and possible mites. I gu
Read more…What does everyone do to boost immunity in times of stress such as moving, transport etc?
Read more…I’m seeing symptoms in my goats that I believe to be mineral related. However I’m not sure which mineral(s) if it is indeed a mineral issue. Hair loss on body usually sides or spine. No hair loss on face or tail. Flakey, white skin patches. Rear leg
Read more…My 9 month old wether has lost hair around his eyes and the bridge of his nose. He also has crusty sores on his ears and maybe a few around his nose. Last year, my older wether had the same symptoms and eventually had scaly skin on his tail and hair
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