How to draw blood from a goat
In this post, I will show how to draw blood from a goat to test for common diseases that are part of the biosecurity panel like CAE, CL, Johne's, and for pregnancy. Doing a blood draw is simple when you...
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How to Raise Friendly Goats
Goats are known for their curious and social nature, and with proper care and attention, they can become friendly and affectionate companions. Whether you're a seasoned goat owner or just starting out, raising friendly goats is a rewarding experience that...
How to Test Old Seeds for Germination
If you're an avid gardener or a homesteader, you may find yourself with a stash of old seeds. Whether they are heirloom seeds passed down through generations or leftover packets from previous planting seasons, you might wonder if these seeds...
How to use ToDay to Treat Mastitis in Goats
Mastitis is a common condition among lactating goats that can be painful for the animal and will greatly affect milk production. It occurs when the udder becomes inflamed due to bacterial infection, stress on the udder or teat, injury, or...
How Long Are Goats Pregnant?
If you're a goat owner, you're likely aware of the importance of goat pregnancy and its impact on the overall health of your animals. Goats have a relatively short gestation period compared to larger farm animals, making it essential to...
How to Use the California Mastitis Test for Goats
In this post, I will cover how to use the California Mastitis Test (CMT) for Goats and how to read and interpret the results. Mastitis is a common problem among dairy goats. It is inflammation of the udder tissue that...
What is Mastitis in Goats
In this post, I'd like to cover all aspects of what is Mastitis in goats. What causes mastitis, how to diagnose mastitis, and an overview of how to treat mastitis. I will have a future post covering mastitis treatment in...
Goat Mineral Guide
My goal with this post is that you will be able to use it as a goat mineral guide. After reading you should be comfortable understanding what minerals a goat needs, why they need them (what function they play in...
How to Give a Goat an Injection
In this post, I'd like to go over how to give a goat an injection. I will cover both a subcutaneous (SQ) injection and an intramuscular injection (IM). If you own goats, chances are you will need to give your...
The Importance of B Vitamins for Goats
In this post, I'd like to talk about the importance of B Vitamins for goats. What B Vitamins to supplement and how to give your goat B Vitamins. This post may contain affiliate links which means I make a small...
