Part I: Signs and Symptoms of Internal Parasites in Sheep and Goats Barber pole worms are the most common internal parasites of concern for U.S. sheep and goats as they are highly pathogenic, adaptable, voracious feeds, prolific egg layers, and have a short life cycle. Relatively warm and wet climates of the U.S. make barber …
Predator control is an important management tool for sheep and goat raisers. Young animals make for easy prey, and predators will capitalize on the opportunity to target lambs and kid goats when given the chance. Predators can devastate a small ruminant operation by reducing survivability and ultimately decreasing revenue if control measures are not in …
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Breeds of Goats Goats were first introduced to North America by some of the earliest European settlers. Since that time, they have been valued by many for their ability to convert low-quality forages to high-quality meat, milk, and fiber. Characteristics of some of the most popular goat breeds in the U.S. are listed below. They …
