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New Kids: Esme and Jimmy

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We have new baby goats at our farm! Their names are Doughnut Jimmy and Esme, and they are bottle babies.

Ask Martok: What is Disbudding?

Animals | Large Animals |
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Martok the goat explains why some goats have their horns removed and how it works.

Ask Martok: Rabies in Livestock

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Martok the goat explains how rabies can affect your livestock and what you can do to protect them.

Vital Signs – Part 2

Animals
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It's easy to check livestock vital signs to ensure your animals stay healthy. Here's how.

Vital Signs – Part 1

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If you thought your livestock friend was sick, would you know how to assess his vital signs? It's easy, but it varies somewhat from species to species—and you should practice before you need to know how.

It’s About Goats – Part 3

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Thank you for asking me to write more about goats. It's my favorite topic!

It’s About Goats – Part 2

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Uzzi and I helped Mom research a book she wrote called The Backyard Goat: An Introductory Guide to Keeping Productive Pet Goats (Storey Publishing, 2011), and these are some of the cool things we learned.

Ask Martok: Pseudorabies and Swine Brucellosis

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Martok explains the dangers of these two diseases in pig herds.

Ask Martok: Keeping Sheep Versus Goats

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Martok navigates six considerations for goat and sheep keepers who have physical limitations.

It’s About Goats – Part 1

Animals | Large Animals |
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Today is my birthday! I asked Mom if I could blog about my favorite subject. She said I could, so I'm going to talk about goats.

Fowl Pox in Chickens

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Yes, chickens can get them, too! Find out how fowl pox can affect your flock.

Fowl Cholera in Chickens

Animals | Poultry |
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Spread by wild birds and farm vermin, this disease poses a serious risk to your flock.

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