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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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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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Misadventures in Milk Testing
My first year milk testing! I made a lot of mistakes but learned so much. All data is good data!

Kendra R. Shatswell
Dec 28, 20226 min read
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Liver Flukes in Goats - Uncommon or Undiagnosed?
Did you know that not all liver flukes require standing water to complete their life cycle? Read more about the lancet liver fluke here!

Kendra R. Shatswell
Sep 9, 202210 min read
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Fall Calving Season has Begun!
Fall calving season has begun. My spotted first-calf heifer and her newborn made it a bit interesting!

Kendra R. Shatswell
Sep 1, 20203 min read
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