Resource sites below!
Housing (basic)
http://extension.psu.edu/courses/meat-goat/basic-production/general-overview/goat-housing-and-facilities
- This website outlines basic information on housing goats.
http://extension.psu.edu/courses/meat-goat/basic-production/general-overview/goat-housing-and-facilities
- This website outlines basic information on housing goats.
Kidding information
https://fiascofarm.com/goats/kidding.htm
- This website has lots of information regarding kidding. Feel free to click the various links to gain more information.
https://fiascofarm.com/goats/kidding.htm
- This website has lots of information regarding kidding. Feel free to click the various links to gain more information.
How/Where to give medications
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp4Or2qdBk0
- OSU has a “goat boot camp”. This is just one part of a series regarding goats. They focus on meat goats, but in regard to vaccinations, all goats are the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp4Or2qdBk0
- OSU has a “goat boot camp”. This is just one part of a series regarding goats. They focus on meat goats, but in regard to vaccinations, all goats are the same.
Banding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWcrFwnTp7U
- Video on how to castrate (fix) a male goat using a band. This process can be done surgically as well, but then you open up the skin to infection. Banding is bloodless and if done correctly will not cause infection in your goat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWcrFwnTp7U
- Video on how to castrate (fix) a male goat using a band. This process can be done surgically as well, but then you open up the skin to infection. Banding is bloodless and if done correctly will not cause infection in your goat.
Merck Veterinary Manual
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.html
- This website is for livestock health. Search any medication or treatment you would like. Labs and diseases are also available.
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.html
- This website is for livestock health. Search any medication or treatment you would like. Labs and diseases are also available.
Tagging Meat Goats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0isX1AJ98Q
- Meat goats require tags in the state of ND. Dairy goats only need tags when being sold for meat. Dairy goats usually have an ear tattoo (see video) instead of a tag.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0isX1AJ98Q
- Meat goats require tags in the state of ND. Dairy goats only need tags when being sold for meat. Dairy goats usually have an ear tattoo (see video) instead of a tag.
ADGA Tattoo Procedure
http://adga.org/adga-tattoo-policy-how-to-tattoo-a-dairy-goat/
- The ADGA’s guideline and “how to” on tattoo placement/procedure.
http://adga.org/adga-tattoo-policy-how-to-tattoo-a-dairy-goat/
- The ADGA’s guideline and “how to” on tattoo placement/procedure.
** GOAT LECTURES (LONG VIDEOS) **
Lecture on Goat diseases.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04xGWNNuDoc
- This lecture goes into depth about various goat diseases. These diseases can occur in any type of goat, not just meat.
Lecture on Goat diseases.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04xGWNNuDoc
- This lecture goes into depth about various goat diseases. These diseases can occur in any type of goat, not just meat.
Basic Reproduction and Breeding Systems of Meat Goats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgChrSzyVrI
- Basic reproduction for all goats. Meat breeding systems included.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgChrSzyVrI
- Basic reproduction for all goats. Meat breeding systems included.
Dairy Goat Body Condition Score
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC0u1j06y5Y
- From UC Davis Vet Med. This woman is a legit ADGA appraiser so this is SUPER in depth!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC0u1j06y5Y
- From UC Davis Vet Med. This woman is a legit ADGA appraiser so this is SUPER in depth!
** SHOWING GOATS **
Showing goats (basic) video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj6E9U9QORo
- This video will outline many of the basic courtesies and rules of showing goats.
Showing goats (basic) video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj6E9U9QORo
- This video will outline many of the basic courtesies and rules of showing goats.
Weaver Livestock Fitting Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Rnf9lMF2vk
- Advanced fitting video for boer goats.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Rnf9lMF2vk
- Advanced fitting video for boer goats.
** GOAT PRODUCTS **
Goat Meat Recipes
http://www.australian-goat.com/Goatmeat/Recipes/
- Yes this is Australian, but it had many different types of dishes made from goat meat (Chevon).
Goat Meat Recipes
http://www.australian-goat.com/Goatmeat/Recipes/
- Yes this is Australian, but it had many different types of dishes made from goat meat (Chevon).
Goat “Wool”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB0I9pKV39w&list=PL7UYd3IaTONldtK7MhKQYxpcn0LEpV31Z
- Video showing the process of turning raw goat hair into yarn or “wool”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB0I9pKV39w&list=PL7UYd3IaTONldtK7MhKQYxpcn0LEpV31Z
- Video showing the process of turning raw goat hair into yarn or “wool”.
Goat Cheese Types
http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/04/essential-goat-milk-cheese.html
- Here are 10 types of goats’ milk cheese to try! (not a recipe)
http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/04/essential-goat-milk-cheese.html
- Here are 10 types of goats’ milk cheese to try! (not a recipe)
Goat Milk Soap
http://www.soap-making-resource.com/goats-milk-soap-recipe.html
- A vast array of goat’s milk soap and other products from goat’s milk. Also can purchase ingredients off this website.
http://www.soap-making-resource.com/goats-milk-soap-recipe.html
- A vast array of goat’s milk soap and other products from goat’s milk. Also can purchase ingredients off this website.
** NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS / REGISTRIES **
American Angora Goat Association
http://www.aagba.org/
- Specific information for Angora enthusiasts.
American Angora Goat Association
http://www.aagba.org/
- Specific information for Angora enthusiasts.
American Boer Goat Association
http://abga.org/
- This is a registry for Boer goats and has information.
http://abga.org/
- This is a registry for Boer goats and has information.
American Goat Society
http://www.americangoatsociety.com/
- Registers dairy goats and provides information.
http://www.americangoatsociety.com/
- Registers dairy goats and provides information.
North American Savannah Association
https://northamericansavannahassociation.com/
- Registers goats and provides education.
https://northamericansavannahassociation.com/
- Registers goats and provides education.
American Meat Goat Registry
https://www.amgr.org
-ALL meat goat producers have the ability to register and track every meat goat breed.
https://www.amgr.org
-ALL meat goat producers have the ability to register and track every meat goat breed.