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The Importance of Vitamin A in Goats
Vitamin A is necessary for many functions in goats including reproduction, eye, skin, and bone health as well as immune function. It plays a surprising role in kid health as well!

Kendra R. Shatswell
Nov 219 min read
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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
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Ear Type, Eye Color, and Horn Status Genetics in Goats
Using the Mendelian Punnett square, breeders can calculate probability of inheritance for eye color, ear type, horn status, and for wattles.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Feb 20, 20248 min read
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Leptospirosis in Goats
Leptospirosis in goats is considered uncommon but it is contagious and zoonotic. Infections in goats often cause fertility issues.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Jan 13, 20243 min read
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External Parasites in Goats - Lice
Lice! A few different species of chewing lice and blood-sucking lice can infect goats. Thankfully, there are several treatment options.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Jan 17, 20238 min read
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