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...
Every goat needs minerals; every human needs minerals; every living creature needs minerals! While wild forages do contain minerals that they have absorbed through the soil, it is unlikely that goats will consume enough of these plants (or the right plants, with roots that draw up the most minerals) to supply all of their mineral needs.
Oh no! A routine check of FAMACHA (eyelid color) turns into an emergency situation when you pull the lid down and it reveals a pale, unhealthy color; or worse, the lid is white! What should you do?
Self-sufficiency is a vital thing for goat owners to harness. Having the supplies you need on hand is the first step of being prepared to treat your goats when necessary.
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