I own and use a variety of goat troughs, but they're not all created equal. Here are a few pros and cons of different styles.

What does copper do for goats, and how much do they need? Mineral interactions. Signs of toxicity and deficiency plus some new research!

Fall calving season has begun. My spotted first-calf heifer and her newborn made it a bit interesting!

A brief overview of copper in small ruminant nutriton, Pat Coleby's mineral program, and the nutritional wisdom of ruminants.

Goats might be more tolerable of plant toxicities than other species, but they are not immune. Read about one doe's illness and recovery.

Is a newborn goat kid with cramped-up, loose, or stiff limbs always experiencing selenium deficiency?

Recently a breeder told another “Get better does.” I am definitely one that could “get better does.” But I don’t.

This list is by no means exhaustive, but here are some of the tools, medicines, supplements etc. that I like to keep on hand.