Goat Veterinary Consultancies - goatvetoz

22/09/2024

Sometimes the only option is to surgically remove a goat's udder.

Mastectomy can provide relief in certain cases for patients with painful conditions

22/09/2024

Local blocks and sedatives are best for caesarians for goats

Abstract OBJECTIVE To determine whether anesthesia type (sedation or general anesthesia) affects kid survival to discharge in caprine cesarean sections (C-sections). ANIMALS Retrospective cohort of 99 caprine C-sections (2011–2021). PROCEDURES All surgeries were performed via left flank laparotomy...

21/09/2024

Drench resistant worms causes Land Bank to auction off goat herd.

A small, ruminant-specific parasite has been ravaging the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank’s grasslands and goat herd over the last few years and is now forcing the organization to hit pause on the program. It’s unclear how many goats have died from the parasite, but the Land Bank hopes to auction ...

21/09/2024

Nice story about a musician who is also a cheese maker. See

Soyoung Scanlan of Andante Dairy is one of California's most celebrated cheesemakers. Born in South Korea, each of her cheeses is named for something musical, reflecting her background as a trained pianist.

17/09/2024

Exploring the reticulo-ruminal motility pattern in goats through medical barium meal imaging technology . Goats should contract their rumens at least once every 2 minutes.

The motility pattern of the reticulo-rumen is a key factor affecting feed intake, rumen digesta residence time, and rumen fermentation. However, it is diffic...

17/09/2024

Love the idea of a goat kid kissing booth at a show. See

It was the first Noosa Show experience for Nick Fairbairn and his Noosa Goat Co. and the attraction was busy [...]

17/09/2024

Goat vs Sheep: Do You Know the Difference? Not 100% accurate e.g. Angora goats are shorn every 6 months

There are some distinct personality traits that separate the sheep from the goats–while sheep are gentle and docile, goats are curious and can be a bit rambunctious. Sheep and goats also differ in appearance and even their diets, though these animals come from the same family group. Learn all abou...

17/09/2024

Pulpy Kidney – are your stock at risk? Goats should get the minimum vaccines required i.e. Glanvac 3 and a minimum of every 6 months

Dr Colin Trengove, Pro Ag Consulting and Deb Scammell, Talking Livestock discuss Pulpy Kidney – are your stock at risk? and the causes and importance of vaccination.

16/09/2024

Goats Have Rectangular Pupils - here is an explanation as to the reason why.

This unique feature allegedly enhances a goat's ability to detect approaching danger from its peripheral vision.

15/09/2024

'Working with goats was a dream for us' - Irish couple now making skin care products from goats milk.

A Co. Cork couple from dairy and beef farming backgrounds have found goats to be the ideal fit for their small farm enterprise - Dottie and Dora - which A Co. Cork couple have found goats to be the ideal fit for their small farm enterprise - Dottie and Dora - which started with cheese and then pivot...

15/09/2024

Cheeky kid

14/09/2024

Mystery riverfront goats rounded up, still no owner identified

The mysterious herd first made an appearance on the KC riverfront in early August after a program to contain vegetation had come to an end. However, while all the goats hired for the grazing were l…

13/09/2024

Mini Nubians being trained at USA zoo.

Lincoln Park Zoo's Farm-in-the-Zoo has two adorable new additions—Mini Nubian goat brothers!

12/09/2024

High %s of antibiotic residues in goat milk in South Africa.

Goat milk could be used to reduce malnutrition since it is highly nutritious, and many people in rural communities in South Africa rear small ruminants for survival. However, the risk of food contamination by antibiotic residues is one of the significant problems facing public health, and is a resul...

11/09/2024

WSD Diazinon For Sheep, Cattle, Goats And Pigs now to be withdrawn. I never recommended it for lice in goats as I considered it too dangerous.

The APVMA has confirmed a range of agricultural products containing the active constitution Diazinon, including widely used insecticidal cattle ear tags and sheep blowfly and lice treatments, will be removed from the market...Read More

11/09/2024

Please check your goats eye mucous membranes weekly as there are lots of barbers pole worms around this Australian spring. I am hearing about down and dead goats in herds not on BioWorma.

11/09/2024

More Bioworma results - 1 great, 1 not so good but being investigated
First the good news- 3 miniature wether goats 100, 100 and 300 eggs per gram so no need to drench any. Also the miniature horses on Bioworma had zero eggs
The second herd had an average of 1870 epg and only 4 out of 20 did not need drenching. The manufacturer's vet and myself are trying to figure out why, as the herd has been on Livamol with Bioworma for a year. The kids started to get high counts first so I suggested getting a creep feed and adding pure Bioworma to the grain mix.

10/09/2024

“Goat” a load of that! Group of escapee goats spotted at Kwik Trip in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Police in Wisconsin got quite the surprise Saturday night while out on patrol. According to a post on social media from the Madison Police Department, officers were dispatched to reports of escaped goats. The goats were said to be in the area to help control invasive plant s...

10/09/2024

Catch up on Goat Essentials webinars - 2 including one of mine via VFF and promoted by Meat & Livestock Australia

Part 1 of the Stock Sense Goat Essentials Webinar addresses a range of topics including traceability, the do’s and don’ts of goat care, and what to look for when buying a goat.

10/09/2024

Goat kids will be the same and Trisolven is the Australian equivalent. Good Biosecurity helps keep orf out of your goat farm but if have sheep close by then it can be blown in with dust. Also take care as zoonotic

09/09/2024

Australia needs a similar map.

08/09/2024

For Tasmanian goat farmers.

This event is being held next Sunday the 15th At Campbell Town.

05/09/2024

Another use for goat milk - as a pet food supplement as dry milk powder

The powdered product can be served to dogs or cats in dry or liquid form.

05/09/2024

Bloat and pulpy kidney are 'spring killers' of cattle : NSW Local Land Services vets - Bloat is rare in goats but enterotoxaemia kills many kids

NSW Northern Tablelands Local Land Services is reminding producers to watch for bloat and pulpy kidney as pastures respond to recent rain events and warm soil temperatures, creating a sudden change in diet for livestock...Read More

05/09/2024

Meet the Irish woman who has gone from making award-winning goats' cheese, to skincare

Dottie & Dora is a small farm business headed up by Siobhan Ring and her fiancé. They won an award for their goats’ cheese, but have pivoted to ...