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The Importance of Vitamin A in Goats
Vitamin A is necessary for many functions in goats including reproduction, eye, skin, and bone health as well as immune function. It plays a surprising role in kid health as well!
Kendra R. Shatswell
Nov 21, 20259 min read


Hefty Goat Holler Farm Records - Biosecurity - Update 2025
The most recent biosecurity test results for HGF - spoiler alert *NEGATIVE* - and more information on CAE, Johnes, and CL in goats.
Kendra R. Shatswell
Sep 15, 20253 min read


Pregnancy Toxemia in Goats
Pregnancy Toxemia, also called ketosis, is a metabolic disease in goats. Learn about risk factors, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options.
Kendra R. Shatswell
Jul 24, 20259 min read


Milk Testing Recap 2023-2024
A recap of the last two years of milk testing here at Hefty Goat Holler! Bonus graph of lactation curves
Kendra R. Shatswell
May 28, 202510 min read
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