South African Savanna Goats!
September 30, 2023
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‘IN THE SPOTLIGHT’ Is a place to meet and learn about Savanna Breeders. Use the Breeders Spotlight drop down menu on the menu bar. To see the full list of breeders that have been IN THE SPOTLIGHT. Currently IN THE SPOTLIGHT is: PT SAVANNA RANCH & BARNHART FRAMS . Editor, Trevor Ballif
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Seven Stages of Development By Gary Pusillo,Ph.D., P.A.S.,A.C.A.N. Diplomat The following seven developmental stages are being suggested to help build a better goat. Currently, attempts are being made to identify the developmental ingredients of certain stages in a goats growth pattern. However, when maximum genetic potential is sought, always remember that genetic potential can…
Read More about Seven Stages of Developmentby Dave Sparks DVM As I give talks on meat goat health and productivity I find that most of us are in this industry because we enjoy working with our goats. Most of the folks I visit with, however, tell me that they would enjoy it a lot more if they were taking some profits…
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by Steve Hart It is best to feed your animals according their current stage of production to ensure they receive adequate nutrition, feed is not wasted, and animals are not overfattened. A late pregnant or lactating doe has very different nutrient requirements from a dry doe. Which class do you feed for if you…
Read More about Lifecycle Feeding for your Meat GoatsThis article is directly aimed at Cattle, but this issue effects all grazers, Thus a great reason for us to stress browsing over grazing! The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia sits squarely in the fescue belt. As an extension agent, I hear a lot about fescue toxicosis from the academic side, but rarely does it make…
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ADDRESSING THE STRAIN OF STRESS NUTRITIONALLY by Dr. Gary Pusillo Whether showing or selling animals, transportation becomes…
Read More about ADDRESSING THE STRAIN OF STRESS NUTRITIONALLYTypical Goat Fetal Development Shared by Dr Gary Pusillo Heart beat apparent–20 days Limb buds visible–28-35 days Differentiation of digits–35-42 days Nostrils and eyes differentiated–42-49 days Eyelids close–49-56 days Horn pits appear–77-84 days …
Read More about Fetal DevelopmentUniary Calculi: Stress Related by Wythe Quarles I keep reading of goat owners having calculi problems or expressing concern about this subject. So I thought it appropriate that my first post to the group be on this subject since I am currently helping an owner…
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