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Pregnancy Toxemia in Goats
Pregnancy Toxemia, also called ketosis, is a metabolic disease in goats. Learn about risk factors, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Jul 249 min read


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


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, 20213 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


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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