Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA)
CLA in Goats If you are new to goats, then it is quite scary to watch a goat over a week or two develop a hard knot or two usually on the neck area that keeps growing. First you wonder if it could be a bite from some nasty creature that lurks around the meadow or in the barnyard. Of course, there are many lumps that just go away, but this particular one doesn’t dwindle in size - it grows! I’ve seen them get the size of tennis balls. Yep, I’m about to discuss the affliction of goat owners. One... Full article >
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How to produce more milk
Today I'm going to show you a product that has caused my does to give more milk. I have used these for about 5 years now and decided to see how much of a difference they actually make. They are the DZA Milking Doe Biscuits. The attached photos are from a miniature La Mancha doe and show what difference the biscuits actually made in her milking graph. This was a 10 day test (morning milking at same time everyday) and when she maxed out that is where I stopped photographing the results. You can bu... Full article >
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KIKO CHARACTERISTICS A) They are widely appreciated for fast growth and produce a large meat carcass. The KIKO Breed is growing popularity in the United States for its desirable meat goat characteristics and the does mothering instincts. KIKO does are polyestrous animals, so they bread year-round. Giving birth about 155 days later, usually to twins and sometimes triplets. First year does usually birth single kids. Their mother instinct is very strong and they bond deeply with their young. Ma... Full article >
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Just some interesting facts today for those who want to know about the nutritional side of raising meat goats. Here is a chart comparing the meats of these fact come from the studies of Michigan State University, 2012 and are as follows: Studies suggest goatmeat is 50% lower in fat than beef and 40% lower in saturated fat than chicken. So for 3 oz. of Meat these are the stats. Coworkers has ask what the meat taste like, is it gamey like a deer? Is it like chicken? like cow? like sheep? The bes... Full article >
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