Kendra R. Shatswell
Fat, Muscle, and Body Condition in Goats
Body condition scoring is an incredibly useful tool! Evaluate subcutaneous fat to judge internal fat.
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Kendra R. Shatswell
Aug 15, 20214 min read
Zinc for Goats: A Mineral Especially Important in Breeding Season
How much zinc does a goat need? Requirements and supplementing zinc in goats.
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Kendra R. Shatswell
Jul 26, 20215 min read
Udder Health Part Two - Supernumerary Teats in Goats
Goats usually have two teats but might have more! A supernumerary teat is an extra teat or growth on the udder.
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Kendra R. Shatswell
Jul 6, 20214 min read
Retained Doelings 2021 Gains and Weights
Birthweight, 30 day weight, 60 day weight, and weaning weight on retained doelings. Calculated average daily gains and doe efficiency.
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Kendra R. Shatswell
Jun 29, 20214 min read
Udder Health Issues - Part One - Mastitis
Mastitis is basically an inflammation of the mammary gland usually due to a bacterial or mycoplasma infection, injury, or fungi.
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Kendra R. Shatswell
Jun 2, 20219 min read
Goats at Auction
A livestock auction can be the best market for meat kids, culls, or for those times a breeder needs to make an immediate sale.
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Kendra R. Shatswell
May 12, 20214 min read
Calculating Target Daily Gains of Meat Wethers and Replacement Doelings
Calculating the needed daily gain to hit market weight in wethers or breeding weight in replacement doelings.
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Kendra R. Shatswell
Mar 28, 20213 min read
Kidding Season Essentials - For the Does
Kidding season is an exciting time! With some essentials and some “just in case” items on hand, you can go confidently into kidding season.
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