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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
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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
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Hefty Goat Holler Farm Records - Biosecurity
The most recent biosecurity test results for HGF - spoiler alert *NEGATIVE* - and more information on CAE, Johnes, and CL in goats.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Jul 13, 20242 min read
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Goat Polio
Polioencephalomalacia: more commonly called “goat polio” or simply “thiamine deficiency." Causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Mar 19, 20245 min read
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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
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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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Hefty Goat Holler Farm 2023 – A Recap
I blinked and it was December. It is hard to believe it’s been a year since the last blog post! Though I did manage to keep the website...

Kendra R. Shatswell
Dec 26, 20235 min read
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External Parasites in Goats - Lice
Lice! A few different species of chewing lice and blood-sucking lice can infect goats. Thankfully, there are several treatment options.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Jan 17, 20238 min read
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