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Calculating Target Daily Gains of Meat Wethers and Replacement Doelings

Kendra S.

4 days ago
4 min

Calculating Target Daily Gains of Meat Wethers and Replacement Doelings

Calculating the needed daily gain to hit market weight in wethers or breeding weight in replacement doelings.

Kidding Season Essentials - For the Does

Kendra S.

Mar 28
3 min

Kidding Season Essentials - For the Does

Kidding season is an exciting time! With some essentials and some “just in case” items on hand, you can go confidently into kidding season.

Kidding Season Essentials - For the Kids

Kendra S.

Feb 27
4 min

Kidding Season Essentials - For the Kids

Kidding season is underway for some breeders and looming for others. It is helpful to have a kidding kit that is easy to carry to the barn.

Goats in the Cold Part One - How Goats Keep Warm Naturally and Supplemental Heat Options

Kendra S.

Jan 1
6 min

Goats in the Cold Part One - How Goats Keep Warm Naturally and Supplemental Heat Options

How do goats keep warm naturally, and how can producers provide supplemental heat, if necessary?

Biosecurity Test Results 2020 and a Brief Overview of CAE, Johnes, and CL in Goats

Kendra S.

Nov 16, 2020
3 min

Biosecurity Test Results 2020 and a Brief Overview of CAE, Johnes, and CL in Goats

CAE, Johnes, and CL are important diseases in the goat world. The herd tested CAE and Johnes negative as of November, 2020!

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