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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 21, 20259 min read


Hair Loss in Goats
Why does your goat have missing hair?
External parasites, nutritional issues, rubbing, or even fever can be blamed.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Jan 3, 20227 min read


Zinc for Goats: A Mineral Especially Important in Breeding Season
How much zinc does a goat need? Requirements and supplementing zinc in goats. Signs of deficiencies.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Aug 15, 20215 min read


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
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