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There's lots of misinformation and old wives' tales about machine milking. _x000D_
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If you've got just a few goats, you probably won't save much time, but milking by machine, even a few goats,
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A contagious eye infection, can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or chlamydia among other things. May spread through the whole herd. Severe cases may cause temporary blindness, so be sure affected animals
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At Caprine Supply we get lots of phone calls about raising kids. To answer some of these questions, we've written the following guide on how we raise kids. What follows isn't the only way to do it. However,
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There are a number of diseases that can be passed on to kids when they drink raw goat milk. A common one is Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE), which was identified by research workers at Washington
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A "good dairy goat" is not just a doe with a pretty udder or one that milks 4,000 pounds a year. A "good dairy goat" must have a combination of positive qualities, all of which allow her to produce lots
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Kids from unvaccinated dams: Vaccinate the day they're born and then at 4, 8, and 12 weeks. Give annual booster shots. Kids from vaccinated dams: Colostrum should provide early protection. Vaccinate kids
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Worm each doe the day she freshens. Birth hormones stir dormant worms into new activity. This is the best time to kill those worms. Then worm the does again in two weeks. _x000D_
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Worm all the
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We have tried many tattoo outfits. The three we sell are our pick as the best to use with dairy goats. Here's why:_x000D_
They're made by Stone. Stone equipment is top quality and lasts a long time. _x000D_
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Trim hooves several times a year. To do it, use a sharp knife (pocket knife, utility knife, etc.) or shears. Tie the goat firmly to a post or secure in a milking stand; pick up the foot. Clean dirt out
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