For the Love of Goats

Deborah Niemann
  • 4.8 (115)
  • 宠物与动物
  • 半月一更
For the Love of Goats

We are talking about everything goats! Whether you're an owner, a breeder, or just a fan of these wonderful creatures, we've got you covered. Join host and author Deborah Niemann as she interviews experts and goat lovers so we can all learn more about how to improve the health and production of our goats, improve our relationships, and possibly even start a goat business. Happy anniversary to us! FTLOG is five years old! As we enter our sixth year, you can continue to expect to hear from more goat experts like vet professors and researchers who are on the leading edge of goat research. You’ll also hear from goat owners who have turned their love of goats into a successful business. And this year, you’ll hear more stories about goats and the people who love them.  Learn more on our website, fortheloveofgoats.com 

  1. 1月29日

    Raising Goats in Australia

    Send us a textAs goat owners in America, we know the challenges we face in caring for our herds here at home. But what is it like to breed and raise goats in another country?In this episode, Sue Ludwig and Jade Holberton are here to talk about raising goats in Australia. Sue is the founder of the Australian Miniature Goat breed, and is the author of Australian Miniature Goats: A Comprehensive Guide to a Unique Little Breed. She is also a lifetime member and president of the Miniature Goat Bre...

    34 分钟

  2. 1月15日

    Blood Transfusion in Goats

    Send us a text There have been instances where a goat owner watched a severely parasitized, anemic goat die because they did not realize that a life-saving blood transfusion was an option for their animal. Surprising as it may be, it is! In this episode, Dr. Ryan Breuer, Assistant Clinical Professor of Large Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-School of Veterinary Medicine and Diagnostic Case and Outreach Coordinator at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, discusses bl...

    27 分钟

  3. 1月1日

    History of Nigerian Dwarf Goats in ADGA

    Send us a text The Nigerian Dwarf goat has become a staple breed in the American Dairy Goat Association, and it has only grown in popularity since first arriving in the US from Africa in the 20th century. But how did these wonderful goats climb the ladder from relative obscurity to high demand? In today’s episode, we are talking to Karyl Dronen, an ADGA Pioneer who worked tirelessly beginning in the late ‘90s to get Nigerian Dwarfs accepted into the American Dairy Goat Association. Karyl rel...

    23 分钟

  4. 2024/12/18

    Understanding Goat Conformation: From Appearance to Evaluating Defects

    Send us a text Show goats are held to strict conformational standards, but we often overlook the fact that our own herds would benefit from those same conformational standards. Extra teats, bad legs, weak pasterns, and crooked faces may sound as though they aren’t that big of a deal outside of the show ring, but those standards have practical reasoning behind them. Ultimately, they produce a strong, sound specimen that can live a long, productive life. Don’t we all want that for our goats, ev...

    36 分钟

  5. 2024/12/04

    Rent a Goat: Turning Goatscaping into a Thriving Business

    Send us a text Delve into the business of goat landscaping, also known as targeted grazing, goatscaping, and even rent-a-goat. In this business, your herd is hired by a landowner to clear off an overgrown plot of land. This has the potential to create a triple win as the goats could get some great browse, the landowner is able to clear land in a holistic way, and you can pocket some extra cash. Today, Margaret Chamas, the affiliate network support person for Goats on the Go, is j...

    33 分钟

  6. 2024/11/20

    Guardian Llamas: A Conversation with an Expert

    Send us a text Have you been considering getting a guard llama for your herd? You may have many questions such as: where can I find a good guard llama? How much should I expect to pay? Are there traits I should look for? What about the importance of age and the castration status for males? In this episode, Deborah is talking to Carol Reigh of Buck Hollow Llamas, an expert who has been raising and breeding llamas for 27 years and selling guard llamas for around 20 years. Listen in as s...

    52 分钟

  7. 2024/10/23

    Anemia in Goats

    Send us a text Goat owners should be well-versed in the art of the FAMACHA check. We know that bright red mucous membranes of the eyes are a good sign while pale or white mucous membranes could indicate a heavy parasite load and anemia. But if your goat is anemic, outside of administering a dewormer, should you offer additional treatment? Did you know that your goat may also be anemic from causes other than a heavy parasite load? In this episode, we are joined again by Dr. Robert Van Saun, p...

    31 分钟

  8. 2024/10/09

    Choosing a Goat Mineral

    Send us a text Does attempting to select the right minerals for your herd make your head spin? Do you know which three minerals are the primary keys to your herd’s health? How about the proper levels that should be included in a good mineral? Is there an easy way to know that the mineral you selected is appropriate and worth your money? In this episode, I cover the nutrients that goats are most likely to become deficient in and what you should look for when shopping for a great loose mineral...

    15 分钟
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We are talking about everything goats! Whether you're an owner, a breeder, or just a fan of these wonderful creatures, we've got you covered. Join host and author Deborah Niemann as she interviews experts and goat lovers so we can all learn more about how to improve the health and production of our goats, improve our relationships, and possibly even start a goat business. Happy anniversary to us! FTLOG is five years old! As we enter our sixth year, you can continue to expect to hear from more goat experts like vet professors and researchers who are on the leading edge of goat research. You’ll also hear from goat owners who have turned their love of goats into a successful business. And this year, you’ll hear more stories about goats and the people who love them.  Learn more on our website, fortheloveofgoats.com 

信息

  • 创作者
    Deborah Niemann
  • 活跃年份
    2020年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    146
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © 2025 For the Love of Goats
  • 节目网站
    For the Love of Goats

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