Maximizing Auction Success: A Comprehensive Guide for Goat Owners Auctions can be valuable platforms for goat owners, offering opportunities for both large commercial meat goat producers and the average goat raiser. In this guide, we’ll explore the dynamics of auctioning goats, covering aspects relevant to both meat and dairy, culling strategies, engaging local ethnic clients, …
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The Crucial Role of Long Fiber in Goat Nutrition: A Dietary Imperative Goats, renowned for their selective and intricate eating habits, thrive on a diet rich in long fiber, playing a pivotal role in their overall nutrition and well-being. In this article, we delve into the significance of long fiber, its definition, the distinction from …
Navigating Tough Decisions: When to Consider Euthanasia for a Sick Goat Raising goats involves a deep connection with these animals, and when a goat falls seriously ill, the decision to consider euthanasia is undoubtedly one of the most challenging aspects of goat husbandry. Knowing when it might be time to say goodbye requires a careful …
Guardians of the Herd: Livestock Guardian Dogs for Goats Livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) play a pivotal role in safeguarding goats and other livestock, providing a formidable line of defense against predators. From their breeds to dietary needs, roles, and the rules governing their deployment, this article explores the essentials of using LGDs for goat protection. …
Goats Require Much Different Food Than Other Farm Animals Goats are unlike any of your other farm animals. Like a cow, it does chew its cud. But a cow can take 2-3 days to fully digest their food. A goat? Well, they’re speedy little creatures and will digest their food in as little as 11 …
Encountering a sick goat can evoke a range of concerns and speculations about exotic illnesses, but in reality, the cause is often more straightforward than we tend to think. Before jumping to conclusions and trying to name your goat’s sickness, it’s very important to stop, take a deep breath and then take some time to …