Best Deborah Niemann Podcasts (2024)

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Anemia in Goats 31:22

7d ago31:22

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Send us a text Goat owners should be well-versed in the art of the FAMACHA check. We know that bright red mucous membranes of the eyes are a good sign while pale or white mucous membranes could indicate a heavy parasite load and anemia. But if your goat is anemic, outside of administering a dewormer, should you offer additional treatment? Did you k…

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Choosing a Goat Mineral 14:58

23d ago14:58

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Send us a text Does attempting to select the right minerals for your herd make your head spin? Do you know which three minerals are the primary keys to your herd’s health? How about the proper levels that should be included in a good mineral? Is there an easy way to know that the mineral you selected is appropriate and worth your money? In this epi…

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Breeding Champion Goats with Ed Jodlowski 35:14

2M ago35:14

35:14

Send us a text Welcome to the world of showing goats! Have you ever dreamed of picking the perfect breeding pair that produces such a successful combination of genetics that you wind up with a doe that wins the title of Grand Champion at the National Show? It is likely that more than a few of us have, and the reality is, with the right education on…

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Hay Testing: Labs, Equipment, and Results 29:52

2M ago29:52

29:52

Send us a text If you’ve ever wondered about the importance of forage and hay testing to ensure your herd is receiving maximum nutrition, today’s episode will provide you with lots of valuable information. We are talking to Cassy Streeter, an expert in near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIR) who directs Dairy One’s NIR affiliate network of mor…

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Pasture Grasses and Browse 31:03

2M ago31:03

31:03

Send us a text In this bonus episode with Dr. Woody Lane, a livestock nutritionist and forage specialist and consultant, who's the owner of Lane Livestock Services and the author of three books on forages, grazing, soils, and livestock nutrition, we are tackling some great questions submitted by several Goats 365 members. Dr. Lane addresses warm se…

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4 Good Pasture Principles 35:41

3M ago35:41

35:41

Send us a text It can be a seemingly insurmountable challenge to balance the grazing needs of your herd with the necessity to maintain pasture and forage growth. If only there was a formula to strike that perfect balance between allowing your goats to get the nutrition they need while sustaining plant growth for future grazing. We have good news! T…

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Herd Shares: Legalities and Liabilities 26:51

3M ago26:51

26:51

Send us a text Herd shares are often considered to be a sneaky way to circumvent state laws prohibiting the sale of raw milk. But did you know that herd shares themselves are not legal in all 50 states? In addition, there is far more nuance to the endeavor than simply selling shares in your herd–both in terms of legalities and liabilities. Today, w…

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Listeriosis in Goats 44:01

4M ago44:01

44:01

Send us a text Listeriosis can strike fear into the hearts of goats owners, not only because it needs prompt treatment to increase the odds of survival, and because it can be difficult to diagnose due to the fact that it shares symptoms with several other serious illnesses, but also because Listeria bacteria exist everywhere. Today, Dr. Melissa Hol…

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Farm Stays: The Key to a Diversified Farm 26:11

4M ago26:11

26:11

Send us a text Have you ever thought about hosting guests on your farm for additional income, but were too unsure about the logistics to take the first step? Today’s podcast will offer clarity and may even inspire you to finally venture into the world of agritourism. We are talking to Scottie Jones, co-owner of Leaping Lamb Farm in Oregon and the f…

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Milk Test Reports: What We Learn About our Goats 20:19

5M ago20:19

20:19

Send us a text If you ever wondered about the benefits of milk testing, today’s episode contains an abundance of valuable information. Today we are talking to Jeremy Leather, a field technician at Dairy One, a milk testing lab in New York State. While Dairy One offers multiple services, including forage and soil testing, we are focusing on their ex…

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Raw Milk Safety 37:22

5M ago37:22

37:22

Send us a text Have you ever wanted to try raw milk, lauded for its health benefits, but were concerned about the safety? Like all raw foods from lettuce to oysters, there is a risk of contamination, but there’s a lot we can do to be sure that all of our raw food, including milk, is as safe as possible. We are talking to Mark McAfee, the chairman o…

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Anesthesia in Goats 35:02

6M ago35:02

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Send us a text Every goat owner has heard that goats don't do well with anesthesia, so we are always understandably nervous when our goats need to be sedated. Dr. Kelly Chen, Veterinary Anesthesiology Resident at Cornell University, joins us in this episode to talk about why goats are so challenging when it comes to anesthesia. First, we discuss th…

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Creating a Website for Your Goats 26:01

6M ago26:01

26:01

Send us a text New goat breeders frequently ask where and how they can sell their goat kids. When I started with goats in 2002, I bought goats from breeders who had websites, so I assumed I would also need a website for selling my goats. That has been the only sales channel for my goats forever. In this episode, Emily Nyman and I discuss what infor…

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Success with Dairy Goats: Goat Milk Stuff 41:31

6M ago41:31

41:31

Send us a text If you've ever thought about starting a business with your dairy goats, today's episode will give you a lot of valuable information. We are talking to PJ Jonas, founder of Goat Milk Stuff, which sells all sorts of products made from goat milk. Although they focus on soap and body care products today, they also sold cheese, yogurt, ge…

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Brewers Grain for Goats 36:59

7M ago36:59

36:59

Send us a text Who wouldn't love free food for your goats? But before you call your local brewer or distiller and ask if you can pick up their spent grain, listen to this episode with Dr. Robert VanSaun, vet professor and ruminant nutritionist at Pennsylvania State University. Spent brewers grain and distillers grain are popular feed for cattle, bu…

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Arapawa Goats: Discovering the Charms of this Rare Breed 21:20

7M ago21:20

21:20

Send us a text If you've been looking for a smaller breed of goat that's parasite resistant, has excellent mothering skills, and comes in a variety of colors, the Arapawa goat from New Zealand might be a good fit, especially if you are interested in conserving rare breeds. In this episode, we are joined by Emily Nyman, Arapawa Goat Breeders Associa…

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Goat Diseases and Women's Health 19:25

8M ago19:25

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Send us a text Can goats threaten your health if you're a pregnant woman? If you are a woman, there are some specific precautions you should be taking with goats giving birth and also when using drugs for synchronization. Dr. Jamie Stewart, Assistant Professor at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and a reproductive specialist, is…

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Carpal Hyperextension in Nigerian Dwarf Goats 27:09

8M ago27:09

27:09

Send us a text If you've ever had a goat with wonky knees, today's episode will shed some light on the problem. When a goat has carpal hyperextension, it means that the knees bend backwards rather than being straight. We are joined today by Dr. Erica McKenzie, Professor of Large Animal Medicine, Oregon State University and Dr. Leah Streb, 3rd year …

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Precocious Udders in Goats 17:35

9M ago17:35

17:35

Send us a text Have you ever had a goat get an udder even though you are 100% sure she has not been anywhere close to a buck so could not possibly be pregnant? Normally, goats have to go through pregnancy and have a baby before they produce milk, but it's not impossible for a doe to start making milk without getting pregnant. A precocious udder is …

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Goat Milk Testing: What, Why, and How 36:36

11M ago36:36

36:36

Send us a text Milk testing can provide you with a plethora of information about your does' milk production and the components of their milk, and they can even earn milk stars, but a lot of people never get started because they find the process daunting. Lisa Shepard, board member and former Performance Program Coordinator for the American Dairy Go…

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The Scoop on Poop 33:02

11M ago33:02

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Send us a text Some of the most common questions I receive from new goat owners are on the topic of manure management. Many new goat owners think they need to clean out the barn weekly or even daily, so in this episode I'm talking about how our barn cleaning practices have evolved through the years. I am also joined by some of our Goats 365 Premium…

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Natural Resources Conservation Service: How It Can Help Your Farm 18:40

1y ago18:40

18:40

Send us a text If your farm plans are bigger than your budget and you're not even sure where to start, help is available. Your local USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service office can help you with technical assistance, cost-share programs, and grants. Joshua Hammond, a public affairs specialist with the NRCS, joins us in the podcast to discus…

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ADGA Genetics: Your Guide to Dairy Goat Information and More 18:58

1y ago18:58

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Send us a text If you want to view everything we know about individual ADGA-registered dairy goats in one place, check out ADGA Genetics. It's the brainchild of Gene Dershewitz, who created the database and website. He also responds to questions from goat owners or wanna-be goat owners. Gene says that most people are simply using the site as a pedi…

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Cystic Ovaries and Other Reproductive Problems in Goats 28:56

1y ago28:56

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Send us a text What do you do when your doe gets bred but doesn't get pregnant? There are a number of reasons why this can happen, and Dr. Jamie Stewart, Assistant Professor in Production Management Medicine at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, joins us in this episode to discuss five of the possibilities. We are talking about t…

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Risks of Buck Service 16:45

1y ago16:45

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Send us a text Whether you are interested in finding buck service or renting out your bucks, you don't want to miss today's episode with Dr. Jamie Stewart, Assistant Professor in Production Management Medicine at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Although it is important to be sure that all goats have tested negative for CAE, CL…

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Goat Predators: What Killed My Goat? 43:21

1y ago43:21

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Send us a text Losing an animal to a predator is every goat owner's worst nightmare. When it does happen, you want to know who did it and stop them from doing it again. But figuring out whodunnit can often be a challenge. It this episode, we are talking to Gowan Batist, co-existence programs manager of the Mountain Lion Foundation. She is also a re…

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Goat Worms: Myths and Misunderstandings 50:50

1+ y ago50:50

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Send us a text A couple of months ago, we had a Facebook post that elicited a lot of very passionate responses and also uncovered a lot of myths and misinformation about worms in goats. In today's episode we are talking about many of the comments that were made on that post and explaining what current research says specifically about goat worms, wh…

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Pasture Management for Parasite Control 35:19

1+ y ago35:19

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Send us a text Rotational grazing is the key to parasite control. After all, if you limit infection of your goats, you limit the potential for them to become severely parasitized. But there is more to rotational grazing than simply dividing up your pasture by a magic number. Heather Glennon, Associate Professor of Animal Science at University of Mo…

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Antibiotics for Goats: Availability and Usage 24:11

1+ y ago24:11

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Send us a text New restrictions on over-the-counter antibiotics used in livestock will start in June 2023. Until now, anyone could walk into a farm store and buy penicillins, sulfa drugs, and other antibiotics without a prescription, but that's about to change. In this episode, we talk to Kevin D. Pelzer, DVM, MPVM, a Professor, Large Animal Clinic…

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Vaginal Prolapse in Pregnant Goats 18:27

1+ y ago18:27

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Send us a text It can be scary for a goat owner to see something bulging from the vulva of a pregnant goat days or even weeks before the doe is due. In today's episode, we are talking to Dr. Jamie Stewart, Assistant Professor at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, about what causes vaginal prolapses, the different levels of vaginal pr…

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Marketing Goat Meat: Tips for Selling to Consumers 34:45

1+ y ago34:45

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Send us a text If you are raising goats for meat or other products, marketing is a big part of a successful business. In today's episode, we are talking to Leslie Svacina, owner of Cylon Rolling Acres, about what they do to market their goat meat. Luckily Leslie had a background in marketing before they started their goat farm. She gives you a time…

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Goat Necropsy: Why did my goat die? 27:38

1+ y ago27:38

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Send us a text Whenever a goat dies, we always want to know why. But the only way to know for sure is to get a necropsy, and that's what we're talking about in this episode. I was convinced of the importance of necropsies after owning goats for only five years when a seemingly healthy doe suddenly started screaming and was dead an hour later. Witho…

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Diane Sorensen: The Tales of Mr. Ken Rooster and the Six Sassy Hens 18:04

1+ y ago18:04

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Whether you're a chicken keeper or someone who simply gets annoyed when reading children's books that are filled with misinformation about animals, Diane Sorenson's, The Tales of Mr. Ken Rooster and the Six Sassy Hens, is a fun little gem that's sure to delight young children, as well as the adults reading the book to them. The book includes short …

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Hoof Rot in Goats 22:23

1+ y ago22:23

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Send us a text All these years I thought we were just lucky to have never had a case of hoof rot in our goats, but in today's episode, I learned that luck has nothing to do with it. Dr. Kevin Pelzer, Professor of Production Management Medicine at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, talks about the bacteria that cause …

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Red Cell for Goats: Study Examines Its Effectiveness 12:40

1+ y ago12:40

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Send us a text Although it is a fairly common practice for goat owners to treat anemic animals with Red Cell after deworming, there had not been any research on whether it was helpful — until now. Today's guest, Joan Burke, PhD, Research Animal Scientist at the USDA, ARS Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center, is one of the co-authors on a study …

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Tetanus in Goats: Transmission, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prognosis 33:58

1+ y ago33:58

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Send us a text Almost everyone has a tetanus shot to protect us from a deadly disease that can be transmitted from an injury that breaks through the skin. Although some animals are not as susceptible to tetanus, such as dogs and cats, goats can get tetanus. Like humans, which have been protected by the vaccine since the first world war, goats can a…

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Goat Placenta: Understanding Its Function and Management 27:50

1+ y ago27:50

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Send us a text Not only is a goat placenta very different from a human or horse placenta but how it functions is also different, as well as how it should be managed after birth. In this episode, we are talking to Dr. Jamie Stewart, Assistant Professor at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, about what the placenta does and how it f…

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Co-Owning a Goat 31:03

1+ y ago31:03

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Send us a text If you only have a few does to breed each year, it might seem like a waste to own your buck. But even if you have a buck, who do you breed his daughters to? One option is artificial insemination, but another option is to co-own a buck. Although I had heard of two people co-owning a goat before, I had never heard of four until I met t…

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Pygmy Goats 28:58

1+ y ago28:58

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Send us a text As a Nigerian dwarf breeder myself, I am acutely aware of how many people think that "pygmy" is a size, not a breed of goat. In this episode, we are talking to four National Champion Pygmy breeders about what exactly makes a Pygmy goat. Pygmy breeders Karole and Gary Miller of Fox Haven Pygmy Goats, Andrea Pursley of High Caliber Pyg…

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External Parasites in Goats 35:05

1+ y ago35:05

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Send us a text At one time or another, every goat owner will probably be faced with external parasites on their goats, which usually means lice or mites. Dr. Michael Pesato, Assistant Clinical Professor of Food Animal Medicine and Surgery at Mississippi State University, joins us to talk about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mites and lic…

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Mini Dairy Goats 18:34

1+ y ago18:34

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Send us a text If you think a Nigerian dwarf goat is too small and standard sized dairy goats are too big, then mini dairy goats will meet your needs perfectly. Miniature dairy goats are a hybrid that starts with a Nigerian dwarf buck and a standard size dairy goat, such as a Nubian, LaMancha, Saanen, or any of the standard dairy goat breeds. In to…

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Goats and University Vet Hospitals 36:06

1+ y ago36:06

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Send us a text If you don't have a veterinarian in your area who sees goats, you can take them to a veterinary teaching hospital. Many people don't realize they are open to the public and even have emergency services 24/7. In this episode, goat breeder Tammy Gallagher and I talk about our experiences utilizing veterinary teaching hospitals at Texas…

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Mycoplasma in Goats 26:14

1+ y ago26:14

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Send us a text If you had a doe with mastitis, a kid with stiff joints, and another kid with pneumonia, would you ever assume that all three were infected with the same disease? If mycoplasma is in your herd, it could cause all of these seemingly unrelated illnesses. In this episode, Dr. Claire Burbick of the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic La…

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BioWorma for Goats 17:42

1+ y ago17:42

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Send us a text If you have a worm problem with your goats, and rotational grazing is not an option, we now have a new tool that can be helpful in breaking the life cycle of the worms. Bioworma came on the market in the U.S. in 2018 and is available through Premier 1 Supplies. BioWorma is not just another chemical dewormer, which worms can become re…

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Chris McLaughlin: Growing a Good Garden Naturally 28:32

2y ago28:32

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If you want to grow a garden that is in sync with nature, then you need to check out Chris McLaughlin's ninth and newest book, The Good Garden: How to Nurture Pollinators, Soil, Native Wildlife, and Healthy Food — All in Your Own Backyard. In this episode, Chris and I are talking about several of The Good Garden concepts presented in her book, star…

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Lisa Kivirist: Homemade for Sale 34:31

2y ago34:31

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It only seems natural that after you perfect a homemade delicacy for your family and friends, the next step is to start selling it. Until recently this was financially impossible in many states due to regulations that meant you would have to invest big bucks in infrastructure to start a business. However, now that all 50 states have cottage food la…

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Vaccines for Goats 41:08

2y ago41:08

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Send us a text We have a lot of episodes on various diseases that can be prevented by vaccines, but rather than tell you to listen to all of those episodes to figure out which vaccines your goats might need, we decided to have an episode devoted to all the vaccines your goats need — as well as vaccines they probably don't need. Dr. Kevin Pelzer, Pr…

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Miscarriages in Goats Caused by Infections 34:24

2y ago34:24

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Send us a text One of the most common questions I get during kidding season is, "why was this kid born dead?" Unfortunately, I can't answer that question because there are dozens of possibilities, starting with a long list of possible infections that can cause abortions, stillbirths, and neonatal death. As I was planning this episode with Dr. Jamie…

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5-Point Check for Parasites 21:18

2y ago21:18

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Send us a text If you've listened to previous podcast episodes on parasites, you have heard us talk about the 5-point check, but what exactly is it? How can you use it to determine when you need to use a dewormer? Quite simply, the 5 things to check are: FAMACHA Body condition Poop Coat condition Bottle jaw In this episode, I'm talking about how yo…

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Kiko Goats 33:08

2y ago33:08

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Send us a text If you've been thinking about a meat breed and are looking for one that does well on pasture and forage, is parasite resistant, and hardy in general, the Kiko might be the breed for you. In today's episode we are talking to Karen Kopf of Kopf Canyon Ranch in Idaho about their experience raising dairy goats and then switching to meat …

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