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Articles
Johne’s Disease in Goats
By: Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, PHD 2009 Johne's (pronounced YO nees) disease is a serious disease... and one that will only become more and more important to goat breeders in the coming decade. My suspicion is that this is much more widespread in the Tennessee Myotonic goat breed than most breeders are currently aware. We all need to be doing what we can to identify this … [Read more...] about Johne’s Disease in Goats
Abscesses – Should You Worry?
By: Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, PHD 2009 Abscesses are at least annoying, and can be much more than that to goat breeders and owners. Every abscess must be considered as a potential threat to the herd even though some are fairly harmless. The reason that abscesses in sheep and goats are important is that many of these are caused by one very specific organism. This disease is … [Read more...] about Abscesses – Should You Worry?
Understanding Performance Ratios
By Cindy Bene, Moonlight Farms 2009 A printer friendly version of this article is available here. You may also download the instruction sheet and Performance Ratio Workbook to go along with this article. The purpose of using Performance Ratios is to identify animals that are "above average" in each kidding season. They are also helpful in ascertaining which females are … [Read more...] about Understanding Performance Ratios
Myotonic Goat Buyers Guide
By: Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, PHD 2009 Myotonic goats are a wondrously varied breed, so varied that they can; in essence, serve nearly all facets of goat ownership. Whether you're a seasoned breeder looking for a "new" addition or a buyer just looking for a pet you're almost certain to find what you're seeking within the realm of the Myotonic goat world. Goat … [Read more...] about Myotonic Goat Buyers Guide