Posts by jmberry
Poisonous Plants & Toxic Substances
by Maxine K Kinne Not all green plants are health food for goats. Numerous plants and other materials are poisonous, and it is our…
Read MorePneumonia In Goats
by Mary Blankevoort, DVM “Pneumonia” is the term given to describe inflammation or infection of the lungs. Bronchitis, tracheitis and…
Read MoreParasitism In Pygmy Goats
by Mary Blankevoort, DVM Parasites afflicting goats can be broken into two major groups: 1) External parasites (ectoparasites); and 2)…
Read MoreNormal Values
by Lorrie Blackburn, DVM It is as important to notice your normal, healthy goats as it is to notice your sick ones. Many articles are…
Read MoreAlmost Pygmy Goat Milk
by Kay Orlando, DVM 1 can evaporated goat milk + 1 can water or 1 quart pasteurized goat’s milk + 1/2 cup heavy cream Can be used as a…
Read MoreA Goat Keeper’s Medicine Chest
by Maggie Leman My farm Medicine Chest is rather extensive, I like to be ready for nearly anything. I keep most of my medicines and…
Read MoreScrapie Federal Regulations Compliance
by Ray Hoyt, NPGA Vice President The information in this article was obtained from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant…
Read MoreUrinary Calculi
by Jennifer Maas, DVM This year I’ve seen several cases of urinary obstruction in male sheep and goats. A four-month-old Nubian wether…
Read MoreGoat Vaccinations
by Laurie Getzendanner Although there are many diseases that goats may be vaccinated against around the world, in the United States we…
Read MoreVitamin and Mineral Supplements
by Kay Orlando, DVM [Webmaster’s note: As stated in this article, it is VERY IMPORTANT to check with your local veterinarian about the…
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