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Hay Is for Horses

If you haven’t already, it’ll probably be time to start feeding hay soon. Both round and square bales are …

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Riding the Wave of Fertilizer Prices

It’s no secret that fertilizer prices have sky-rocketed recently. With increasing prices, it’s important to use every tool available …

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The Burden of Broomstraw

As the weather turns cold, we begin to turn towards planning for fall and winter pasture management. It’s also …

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Don't Forget About Lime

Soil fertility is critical to any forage-based livestock operation. Without proper nutrient availability to forage plants, they cannot grow, …

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NCSPA Fall Fiber Fun

Interested in fiber production? Join the North Carolina Sheep Producers Association Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. …

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The Why and How of Testing Hay

With the winter feeding season quickly approaching, now is the time to develop a feeding plan. The best place …

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Fall Treats and #ClimateWeek

Since fall begins today, many of us are looking forward to enjoying apple cider, pumpkin spice lattes, and Halloween …

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Chapter 9. Produce Packaging

This is chapter 9 of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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Vaccinating Goats Against Enterotoxemia and Tetanus: Is it Necessary?

It is generally advised that all goats be vaccinated against overeating disease (enterotoxemia) and tetanus. …

Coccidiosis, the Most Common Cause of Diarrhea in Young Goats

This factsheet offers some information on the signs, symptoms, and treatment of coccidiosis, the most …

Figure 1. African blue louse, Linognathus africanus.

Lice: What They Are and How to Control Them

Information on the different types of lice, diagnosis and treatment is presented in this factsheet. …

Forage Needs and Grazing Management for Meat Goats in the Humid Southeast

This factsheet offers information on forage needs for meat goats, as well as typical grazing …

Nutritional Feeding Management of Meat Goats

Goats raised for meat need high quality feed in most situations and require an optimum …

5/15/25Meat Goat Notes
Figure 1. Foot scald in meat goat.

Foot Scald

A Q&A on foot scald in meat goats, including signs and symptoms and treatment options.

5/15/25Meat Goat Notes

Laminitis or Founder

A Q&A on laminitis, an inflammation of the hoof, in meat goats, including causes, symptoms, …

5/15/25Meat Goat Notes