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Kendra R. Shatswell
Jan 317 min read
Gangrenous Mastitis
In 2023, a doe in my herd dealt with a case of gangrenous mastitis. This is her story, as well as an overview of the condition.
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Kendra R. Shatswell
Feb 20, 20248 min read
Ear Type, Eye Color, and Horn Status Genetics in Goats
Using the Mendelian Punnett square, breeders can calculate probability of inheritance for eye color, ear type, horn status, and for wattles.
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Kendra R. Shatswell
Dec 26, 20235 min read
Hefty Goat Holler Farm 2023 – A Recap
I blinked and it was December. It is hard to believe it’s been a year since the last blog post! Though I did manage to keep the website...
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Kendra R. Shatswell
Dec 28, 20226 min read
Misadventures in Milk Testing
My first year milk testing! I made a lot of mistakes but learned so much. All data is good data!
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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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