https://www.openherd.comBig Tarzan T66 OBSESSIONhttps://www.openherd.com/article-list/1514Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:20:24 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/1524 Important! Please Read The Following Notice! All information provided in these articles is based either on personal experience or information provided by others whose treatments and practices have been discussed fully with a vet for accuracy and effectiveness before passing them on to readers. Much of my page content is from Veterinary Colleges and Manuals. In all cases, it is your personal responsibility to obtain veterinary services and advice before using any of the information prov...Sun, 29 Jan 2023 02:44:39 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/1528Apple Cider Vinegar For Goats Benefits of Apple cider vinegar for goats Apple cider can be added to the Goat Water daily as it enhances the alkaline levels of the gut, making it unwelcoming for parasites. Adding a tablespoon of organic ACV per gallon of water each day will improve the hair coat state along with several other health advantages. Other benefits of ACV are more excellent milk production and reduced mastitis, to decreased urinary calculi in bucks, to increased doe kids of supplem...Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:15:02 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/1523Goat Deworming Guide & Print-Off Dewormers: *Combination Deworming *Proper Use to Avoid Building Resistance to Dewormers *Proper Dosing *Deworming is more effective if done when goat has been off feed for 12-14 hours. Internal parasites are the number one cause of illness and death in goats under 1 year old. Goat Deworming Guide & Print-Off Dr. Ray Kaplan Professor of Parasitology University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine is the source for the following information. Ther...Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:49:08 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/1522Goat Deworming Part 1 DEWORMERS ARE DIVIDED INTO THREE CLASSES: SafeGuard, Valbazen, Synanthic Cydectin, Ivomec Prohibit, Levamed It is now proven that rotating between classes of dewormers is not an effective tool to prevent build-up of resistance. Internal parasites are often one of the greatest health threats to goats. The problem has been compounded by the ability of the parasite population to develop resistance to dewormers, making it necessary to deworm strategically only the most se...Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:41:14 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/1521Trim Goat Hooves GUIDE How to Trim Goat hooves the right way Hoof Trimming is an acquired skill that takes quite a bit of practice to perfect. The tools you will need include a good pair of hoof shears. Do not try to save money on this particular tool. My favorite is called a "sheep foot rot shear". Hoof trimming shears are available in any animal supply house and come in many shapes and designs. You will also need a hand held carpenter's plane, the kind that looks a little like a cheese g...Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:15:35 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/1520Common goat diseases include: Caprine arthritis encephalitis (CAE): Similar to AIDS in humans, this is an incurable disease that affects the goat's immune system. It is also highly contagious to other goats. Caseous lymphadenitis (CL): This is a disease that forms pus pockets called abscesses around the lymph nodes. When they burst they infect other goats, and it is highly contagious. Coccidiosis: This is a parasite that infects the intestinal tract of goats (and other species) and caus...Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:25:21 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/1519Recommended Vaccination For Goats and more information The vaccine commonly known as “CDT” or “CD&T” is a vaccination for Clostridium perfringens type C + D and tetanus. This is the vaccine that everyone raising goats should use. The label directions should be followed closely, including those for handling and storage. Several companies make CDT vaccines and some of those include vaccines for additional clostridial diseases. Consult with your veterinarian to determine if those other diseases...Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:02:40 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/1518WHY ANNUAL CDT VACCINATIONS FOR GOATS ARE NECESSARY & Cautions In Use of CDT Vaccine CDT vaccines are commonly accepted as being necessary annually to keep goats healthy. Clostridia bacteria are found in the soil, and the clostridial diseases can cause sudden death. CDT vaccines protect goats from these diseases. Two vaccines are commonly used for goats, a 3-way vaccine called CDT and an 8-way vaccine called Covexine-8. The 3-way vaccine protects goats from clostridium perfringins ...Wed, 29 Mar 2023 02:37:50 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/1517Preventing and Dealing with Urinary Calculi in Wethers & Bucks Urinary Calculi is one of the most serious conditions your bucks & wethers can have and is preventable. Although the disease is called Urinary Calculi, the real culprit is phosphorus, specifically too much phosphorus in relation to the amount of calcium in the diet. Feeding too much grain concentrates and/or feeding grain concentrates with an improper calcium-to-phosphorus ratio is the primary cause of Urinary Calculi. O...Sat, 28 Jan 2023 23:39:13 +0000https://www.openherd.com/article-list/1516Urinary Calculi Urinary Calculi in male goats, why it occurs and how to treat Urinary Calculi, is a urinary-tract condition in goats and sheep, which prevents both urination and breeding in males. The twists and turns of the male urethra make passing solid particles difficult at best and impossible at worst. Urinary Calculi is a disease that can and does kill bucks and wethers quickly. Why Does It Occur: Urinary Calculi is almost always the result of improper feeding by the producer. Prop...Sat, 28 Jan 2023 23:32:56 +0000