Kendra R. Shatswell
Part 2 - Copper in Small Ruminant Nutrition
What does copper do for goats, and how much do they need? Mineral interactions. Signs of toxicity and deficiency plus some new research!
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Kendra R. Shatswell
Sep 1, 20203 min read
Fall Calving Season has Begun!
Fall calving season has begun. My spotted first-calf heifer and her newborn made it a bit interesting!
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Kendra R. Shatswell
Jul 22, 20206 min read
Part 1: The Nutritional Wisdom of Ruminants
A brief overview of copper in small ruminant nutriton, Pat Coleby's mineral program, and the nutritional wisdom of ruminants.
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Kendra R. Shatswell
Jun 28, 20207 min read
Rhea's Recovery - An Experience with a Probable Plant Toxicity
Goats might be more tolerable of plant toxicities than other species, but they are not immune. Read about one doe's illness and recovery.
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Kendra R. Shatswell
Jun 24, 20205 min read
Wonky Limbs in Newborn Goats - To BoSe or Not to BoSe?
Is a newborn goat kid with cramped-up, loose, or stiff limbs always experiencing selenium deficiency?
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Kendra R. Shatswell
Jun 5, 20204 min read
"Get Better Does"
Recently a breeder told another “Get better does.” I am definitely one that could “get better does.”
But I don’t.
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Kendra R. Shatswell
May 9, 20208 min read
Goat Medicine Cabinet - The Basics
This list is by no means exhaustive, but here are some of the tools, medicines, supplements etc. that I like to keep on hand.
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Kendra R. Shatswell
Apr 30, 20203 min read
Q&A with Kinder Breeder Derek Eddy
Long-time Kinder breeder Derek Eddy talks about breeding quality Kinders!
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