Hoof Trimming
by Nancy Peach Excerpts from: Kinne, Maxine, ed. Pygmy Goats: Best of Memo 2 (1982-1987) National Pygmy Goat Association: pp 52-53 This...
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GOAT HEALTH
Poisonous Plants & Toxic Substances
by Maxine K Kinne Not all green plants are health food for goats. Numerous plants and other materials are poisonous, and it is our...
Pneumonia In Goats
by Mary Blankevoort, DVM “Pneumonia” is the term given to describe inflammation or infection of the lungs. Bronchitis, tracheitis and...
Parasitism In Pygmy Goats
by Mary Blankevoort, DVM Parasites afflicting goats can be broken into two major groups: 1) External parasites (ectoparasites); and 2)...
Normal Values
by Lorrie Blackburn, DVM It is as important to notice your normal, healthy goats as it is to notice your sick ones. Many articles are...
Almost Pygmy Goat Milk
by Kay Orlando, DVM 1 can evaporated goat milk + 1 can water or 1 quart pasteurized goat's milk + 1/2 cup heavy cream Can be used as a...
A Goat Keeper's Medicine Chest
by Maggie Leman My farm Medicine Chest is rather extensive, I like to be ready for nearly anything. I keep most of my medicines and...
Scrapie Federal Regulations Compliance
by Ray Hoyt, NPGA Vice President The information in this article was obtained from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant...
Urinary Calculi
by Jennifer Maas, DVM This year I’ve seen several cases of urinary obstruction in male sheep and goats. A four-month-old Nubian wether...
Goat Vaccinations
by Laurie Getzendanner Although there are many diseases that goats may be vaccinated against around the world, in the United States we...
Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
by Kay Orlando, DVM [Webmaster's note: As stated in this article, it is VERY IMPORTANT to check with your local veterinarian about the...
Information on the NPGA Johne's Health Alert
Johne’s Disease in Pygmy Goats (Part 1) By Elaine Krieg, DVM and Nic Everett, Ph.D. This article is a summary of a more detailed...
First Aid
by Kay Orlando, DVM Once you have more than a few goats, it becomes evident that it is physically and financially impossible to take them...
Treasure Hunting: How to Find a Vet
In many parts of the country a good goat vet is rarer than a hen’s tooth, a treasure worth his weight in gold. Finding one can be like...
Coccidiosis: Understanding the Drugs Available for Control
by N. Galen Walters, DVM Most Pygmy goat owners are aware that coccidiosis is a lurking condition always awaiting the opportunity to...
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