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Part 2 - Copper in Small Ruminant Nutrition
What does copper do for goats, and how much do they need? Mineral interactions. Signs of toxicity and deficiency plus some new research!

Kendra R. Shatswell
Sep 3, 202013 min read


Part 1: The Nutritional Wisdom of Ruminants
A brief overview of copper in small ruminant nutriton, Pat Coleby's mineral program, and the nutritional wisdom of ruminants.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Jul 22, 20206 min read


Rhea's Recovery - An Experience with Hemlock
Goats might be more tolerable of plant toxicities than other species, but they are not immune. Read about one doe's illness and recovery.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Jun 28, 20207 min read


Wonky Limbs in Newborn Goats - To BoSe or Not to BoSe?
Is a newborn goat kid with cramped-up, loose, or stiff limbs always experiencing selenium deficiency?

Kendra R. Shatswell
Jun 24, 20205 min read


Goat Medicine Cabinet - The Basics
This list is by no means exhaustive, but here are some of the tools, medicines, supplements etc. that I like to keep on hand.

Kendra R. Shatswell
May 9, 202010 min read
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