This article will explore general information on chemical dewormers, dosing information, dewormer resistance, FAQs, and more. The following is an outline of what to expect: Chemical Dewormers: Why & When; Everything to Know About Dewormer Resistance; Injectable Dewormers, Horse Pastes, and Pellets: Yay or Nay? Proper Dewormer Dosing Guidelines & Your Guide to Dosages
Gone are the days when we can consider chemical deworming the “effective” approach and natural/holistic deworming the “experimental” or “unreliable” approach. Due to dewormer resistance, the efficacy of all deworming tactics, including chemical dewormers, is variable and often poor. Integrated Parasite Management (IPM) involves the use of multiple techniques to form a comprehensive prevention regimen and thoughtful treatment plans.
Goats are the best, and if you are searching online for goat information, you’ll see their adorable ears, their cute noses, their fuzzy faces, their gorgeous eyes, and of course, you will see a lot of wildly adorable baby goats! What’s the catch?
Feeding pregnant goats can be confusing, scary, and complicated for new goat owners (or those new to kidding)! While nutrition in general is a complicated topic, the nutritional requirements of pregnant goats aren’t too daunting, or too different, from the general diet requirements of a goat.
Different herds have different diets. This is something to remember as you ask around for advice, read articles, get mentors, or view all of those Facebook group posts asking “what should I feed my goats?” It’s normal for there to be variations in management styles. What works for one herd may not work for another, because so many factors impact nutrition. Luckily...
Here’s the good news: you can do your own fecals for your herd all by yourself! You simply need a microscope, McMaster slides...
Only in recent years have more people kept goats as pets, resulting in many goats living longer and therefore passing due to what are often described as “old goat” issues, or more unique problems for which there is very limited data.
There are two mindsets that often feud with one another – conventional western medicine techniques, and holistic, alternative, natural methods. Very rarely are these two combined synergistically. Yes, they are used in conjunction with one another for sure, but without the knowledge that can unlock the beauty of the two together! You are not limited – remember that. I am a scientific-minded learner, and I am still passionate about alternative, integrated, and holistic approaches. Just because you don’t have a “Dr,” “DVM,” or “PhD” next to your name doesn’t mean that you can’t get involved, dig deep, and step up to the next level of goat care!
Keeping kids alive comes down to three main factors: keeping them warm, keeping their blood sugar stable, and keeping them fed. Now, to elaborate on these three vital factors...
There is nothing more important than being able to know your goats’ weights. Truly, you cannot perform important tasks like dosing medications, or even simple daily tasks, without knowing a goat’s weight. If you don’t have a plan for weighing, I encourage you to start planning one by the time you’re done reading this post, and then implement it!
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