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Udder Health Issues Part One - Mastitis
Mastitis is basically an inflammation of the mammary gland usually due to a bacterial or mycoplasma infection, injury, or fungi.
Kendra R. Shatswell
Jun 29, 20214 min read
Goats at Auction
A livestock auction can be the best market for meat kids, culls, or for those times a breeder needs to make an immediate sale.
Kendra R. Shatswell
Jun 2, 20219 min read
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.
Kendra R. Shatswell
May 12, 20214 min read
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.
Kendra R. Shatswell
Mar 28, 20214 min read
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.
Kendra R. Shatswell
Feb 27, 20214 min read
Record-Keeping - Heights of Does
It is helpful to get accurate heights on your goats - but finding a measuring tool can be difficult!
Kendra R. Shatswell
Jan 30, 20212 min read
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?
Kendra R. Shatswell
Jan 1, 20216 min read
Kidding Rates - 2019 and 2020
How many kids are born at Hefty Goat Holler Farm?
Kendra R. Shatswell
Dec 28, 20202 min read
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