Kamalaya Farm

15/12/2024

Effective Goat grain feeders!!! I got so sick of goats with feet in feeders that I had these grain trough feeders made specially for me. The goats no longer have feet in troughs and feed time is now so civilised 🙂. Hallelujah!!!

13/12/2024

Copied this from Old Mountain Farm!!!! Thank you Cheryle Moore-Smith…. A smile 😊

The Wilder Brothers were three actual brothers, Warner, Walter, and George Weidler. After performing as members of successful orchestras, including Les Brow...

02/12/2024

We are so pleased this boy has found a wonderful breeding home. No longer for sale. Thank you to those that contacted me about him.

For Sale: Premium 93.75% Nigerian Dwarf Buck
Looking for a top quality buck to elevate your herd? This exceptional lad boasts elite USA genetics and an outstanding pedigree with three imports: Old Mountain Farm, Oak Apple C Rainstorm and Dills Big and Rich.
He features a wide open escutcheon, perfect for passing on capacity, udder strength and dairy excellence to his doe offspring.With genetics like these he's a powerhouse for any breeder focused on conformation and milk production.
Priced below market for genetics of this caliber
PM for details or expressions of interest

30/11/2024

As we come to the end of the year I wanted to share a miracle story and a highlight of 2024…in September we were contacted by Amethyst Acres as they had a doe given birth the night before. Unfortunately the little bub didn’t make it and mum was pining. On the same day we had a baby doe born rejected by her mother. Seemed that the stars were aligned although I didn’t like the chances of the pining mum accepting a baby that wasn’t hers. The stars were aligned that day and mum accepted her new daughter. We are grateful to be a part of this story 😊
Photo credit of Amethyst Acres

Breeders of Nigerian Dwarf and Australian Miniature Goats

19/11/2024

🌟 Exciting News from Kamalaya Farm! 🌟

We are overjoyed to welcome Kamalaya Helena to our stud! Born via a successful embryo transfer, Helena is the stunning result of the pairing between Agape's Prize Legends Quinn USA and Old Mountain Farm Helen USA. Even as a youngster, her conformation and dairy strength are nothing short of exceptional. 💎🐐

Helena represents the culmination of thoughtful breeding and our commitment to excellence in Nigerian Dwarf genetics. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this promising doeling! 💙✨
Show, Milking and Pet stock available
Contact Jade on 0447 142 159 or email [email protected]

18/11/2024

THE OTHER WORMS

by Susan Schoenian
Sheep & Goat Specialist Emeritus
University of Maryland Extension

Small ruminants can be infected with many kinds of internal parasites, including different species of worms and protozoa. In fact, most small ruminants usually harbor mixed infections.

While most parasites are host-specific, sheep/goats get infected with the same ones (except for coccidia). In contrast, alpacas and llamas (often called camelids) can be infected with sheep/goat parasites, as well as those common to cattle.

By far, the most troublesome small ruminant parasites are the barber pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) and coccidia (Eimeria spp.). They are the most common, most pathogenic, and most costly. For this reason, they deserve the most attention. But, what about other internal parasites? How problematic are they?

Two other worms that are frequently part of mixed infections with the barber pole worm are the brown stomach worm (Teladorsagia circumcincta) and the black scour worm (Trichostrongylus spp.). While the barber pole worm causes blood and protein loss, these two mostly cause scours (diarrhea); production losses are more common than death. Unfortunately, it is not possible to differentiate the eggs of strongyle-type worms.

There are several other species of roundworms that may be identified in f***l samples from small ruminants. They include cooper’s worm (Cooperia spp.), hookworms (Bunostomum phlebotomum), nodule worms (Oesophagostomum), thread-necked roundworms (Nematodirus), threadworms (Strongyloides) and whipworms (Trichuris spp.). For the most part, they all have low pathogenicity and seldom cause problems.

Tapeworms (Moniezia expansa) are flatworms that usually cause much more concern than they should. It is because they are the only parasite that is visible outside the animal. While unsightly, tapeworms seldom cause problems. They don’t seem to affect nutrient absorption, and intestinal blockages are considered rare. Almost all research shows no benefit to treating lambs for tapeworms.

When animals cough or show labored breathing, some producers suspect lungworms. While possible, it’s not probable. The symptoms likely have other causes. Seldom do lungworms cause clinical disease in small ruminants. This is especially true with camelids and sheep. Lungworms tend to be more of a problem in wet, northern climates.

Symptoms of liver fluke are similar to the barber pole worm: anemia and bottle jaw. However, liver flukes are more common to cool wet climates, such as the Pacific Northwest and the Great Lake states.

One parasite that can be problematic on some farms is the meningeal worm (Parelaphostrongylus tenuis). Sheep, goats, and camelids are abnormal hosts for this parasite which naturally infects white tail deer. Small ruminants get infected when they ingest snails (or slugs) containing the larvae. Once the parasite crosses the blood-brain barrier, it causes various neurological symptoms.

If you think your animals are suffering from one or more of these other parasites, be sure to consult with your veterinarian. Diagnostic testing may be necessary. Not all of these parasites can be identified with traditional f***l exams. Sometimes, necropsies of deceased animals are necessary.

Published in the Delmarva Farmer, March 1, 2024

https://americanfarm.com/articles/delmarvafarmer/other-internal-parasites-shepherds-notebook/

10/11/2024

Kamalaya Farm will be at the BANGALOW SHOW this SATURDAY 18th NOVEMBER with some beautiful Nigerian Dwarf Goats including new genetics to Australia.
Come along and say hello 😊

09/11/2024

Kamalaya Farms Aussie miniature having a pedicure before going to his new home.

29/10/2024

25/10/2024

Having a wonderful time at the ADGA conference in Wisconsin USA. I am taking on International Judges Training, Linear Appraisal, Artificial Insemination and sooo much more. I am forever grateful for this opportunity and have lots to implement in my stud when I return. Thank you Sue Ludwig for your friendship on this journey… and thank you to the wonderful Americans who are all just delightful and have welcomed me into their hearts.

21/10/2024

Love this man… the esteemed USA judge Mr Kirt Shnipke!!!. So fortunate to be in his company!!! Thank you Wisconsin ❤️

20/10/2024

There’s only two options. Do something, anything, or pretend it’s not happening. FFS stand up & be held accountable.
Washington, DC (October 9, 2024) -There has been a catastrophic 73% decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations* in just 50 years (1970-2020),according to World Wildlife Fund‘s (WWF)Living Planet Report 2024. The report warns that parts of our planet are approaching dangerous tipping points driven by the combination of nature loss and climate change which pose grave threats to humanity.
The Living Planet Index, provided by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), tracks almost 35,000 vertebrate populations of 5,495 species from 1970-2020. The steepest decline is in freshwater populations (85%), followed by terrestrial (69%) and then marine (56%).
Habitat loss and degradation and overharvesting, driven primarily by our global food system are the dominant threats to wildlife populations around the world, followed by invasive species, disease and climate change.
Significant declines in wildlife populations negatively impact the health and resilience of our environment and push nature closer to disastrous tipping points– critical thresholds resulting in substantial and potentially irreversible change. Regional tipping points, such as the decimation of North American pine forests, the destruction of the Amazon rainforest, and the mass die-off of coral reefs, have the potential to create shockwaves far beyond the immediate region, impacting food security, livelihoods, and economies.**

04/10/2024

All milk from mammals contains lactose. However, if you experience discomfort after drinking cow milk, it could be due to an allergy to the cow milk protein. If you have a cow milk allergy, you may be able to drink goat milk. However, if are truly lactose intolerant, you cannot drink any mammalian milk without discomfort.

03/10/2024

Congratulations Cornucopia kids on obtaining a very handsome buck… a Kamalaya Farm Abenaki storm son… can’t wait to see his offspring 😍

Welcome Gus, our new resident s***k!

24/09/2024