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Episode 185
For the Love of Goats

Before you buy a goat, there’s one important question you may not have thought to ask: How does the seller manage internal parasites?

When you purchase a goat, you could be bringing home more than just a new addition to your herd. You might also be introducing dewormer-resistant worms that could create serious health pro...


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Not all goats need commercial goat feed, and not all feeds labeled for goats provide the nutrition they need. Before buying a bag of feed, you need to understand which goats actually need it and how to read the guaranteed analysis on the label.

One of the most common mistakes new goat owners make is assuming that all goats need grain every day. They see bags of ...


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Parasite problems and dewormer resistance can look different from one farm to another. In this episode, Deborah Niemann talks w...


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