Kendra R. Shatswell
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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Kendra R. Shatswell
- Oct 11, 2020
- 2 min
Goat Feeders - Free-Standing Troughs
I own and use a variety of goat troughs, but they're not all created equal. Here are a few pros and cons of different styles.
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Kendra R. Shatswell
- Sep 4, 2020
- 13 min
Part Two - 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!
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Kendra R. Shatswell
- Sep 1, 2020
- 3 min
Fall Calving Season has Begun!
Fall calving season has begun. My spotted first-calf heifer and her newborn made it a bit interesting!
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Kendra R. Shatswell
- Jul 22, 2020
- 6 min
Goat Health - Part One
A brief overview of copper in small ruminant nutriton, Pat Coleby's mineral program, and the nutritional wisdom of ruminants.
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Kendra R. Shatswell
- Jun 28, 2020
- 7 min
Rhea's Recovery - An Experience with a Probable Plant Toxicity
Goats might be more tolerable of plant toxicities than other species, but they are not immune. Read about one doe's illness and recovery.
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Kendra R. Shatswell
- Jun 24, 2020
- 5 min
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?
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Kendra R. Shatswell
- Jun 6, 2020
- 4 min
"Get Better Does"
Recently a breeder told another “Get better does.” I am definitely one that could “get better does.”
But I don’t.
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