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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 152 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 249 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 2810 min read


Gangrenous Mastitis
In 2023, a doe in my herd dealt with a case of gangrenous mastitis. This is her story, as well as an overview of the condition.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Jan 317 min read


Goat Keeping Made Easier with These Products
Amazon products that I've used to help making goat keeping easier and more efficient!

Kendra R. Shatswell
Aug 6, 20246 min read


Goat Polio
Polioencephalomalacia: more commonly called “goat polio” or simply “thiamine deficiency." Causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Mar 19, 20245 min read


Ear Type, Eye Color, and Horn Status Genetics in Goats
Using the Mendelian Punnett square, breeders can calculate probability of inheritance for eye color, ear type, horn status, and for wattles.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Feb 20, 20248 min read


Leptospirosis in Goats
Leptospirosis in goats is considered uncommon but it is contagious and zoonotic. Infections in goats often cause fertility issues.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Jan 13, 20243 min read
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