Purdue Sheep and Goat Topics Dr. Mike Neary, Purdue Sheep and Goat Extension Specialist
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The Purdue Sheep and Goat Topics Podcast deals with management information for all progressive Sheep and Goat producers
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#12-Ruminal Acidosis
This is episode 12 of Sheep and Goat Topics. In this episode, we’ll cover ruminal acidosis in sheep and goats, how it occurs, how to treat it, and most importantly, how to prevent it.
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#11-Urinary Calculi
The topic of this episode is urinary calculi. Urinary calculi is a metabolic disease that affects male sheep and goats. In this podcast we’ll cover symptoms, how it occurs, and how to prevent the condition.
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Importance of Colostrum for Lambs and Kids
On this episode we’ll discuss the historically poor hay quality for the winter of 2019/2020. We’ll discuss the importance of hay testing (especially this year) and some supplementation strategies that will allow the use of poor hay.
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#9-Historically poor hay for winter of 2019/2020
On this episode we’ll discuss the historically poor hay quality for the winter of 2019/2020. We’ll discuss the importance of hay testing (especially this year) and some supplementation strategies that will allow the use of poor hay.
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#8-Nutrition of the Ewe and Doe in Early and Mid-gestation
On this episode, we’ll discuss some nutritional and management strategies for the early and mid-gestation period for the ewe and doe.
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#7-Breeding Soundness Exam for Rams and Bucks
This episode will cover the importance of conducting a breeding soundness exam on rams and bucks before the breeding season. We will describe a typical breeding soundness exam, the value of one, and the limitations of a breeding soundness exam.