Goats are versatile animals ideal for small farms, offering easily manageable sources of milk, meat, and fiber production. Proper care such as providing secure shelters, using ample bedding, maintaining a good nutrition plan through hay, grain, and quality loose minerals, and keeping up on regular hoof trimming and vaccinations will prevent many of the common issues you may run into when raising them. With good management, goats can be low-maintenance once established, making them a rewarding addition to any homestead.
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Urinary Calculi in Goats: Fact vs Myth
Urinary calculi is a devastating condition that, left untreated, will always be fatal. It can come on suddenly from one feeding to the next and is impossible to predict. However, it can be easily prevented. Read this article to learn all about urinary calculi, its symptoms, and how to protect your herd from its devastating effects.
Five Benefits of Supplements in the Equine Diet
Supplements are a staple for horses of any age, breed, and size. Although many appreciate them for their amazing benefits, they tend to get a bad reputation by those who may not know a lot about equine nutrition. Supplements are extremely beneficial to not only the horse, but the owner as well, and are key to keeping a horse in their best condition. Keep reading to learn five benefits of supplements in the equine diet.
How To Formulate the Perfect Diet for Your Horse
A horse’s diet is the most important pathway to its health. A bad diet can cause a host of issues, such as laminitis, founder, obesity, and joint deterioration, whereas a good one will help prevent each of those things and allow the horse to thrive. Moreover, a good diet for one horse might be a bad diet for another. So, how do you decide which diet is best for your horse? Keep reading for some tips and tricks on how to formulate the perfect equine diet.
Horse Diets for Dummies
While everyone recognizes the stereotypical horse treats, like apples and carrots, very few people that don’t work with horses regularly actually know the main parts of a horse’s diet. Continue reading to learn the components of a horse’s diet and how each of them play into their health as a whole.
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