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How long do goats live?

There are a lot of different breeds of goat out there and life expectancy varies depending on the breed, although in general, domesticated goats live between 10 and 15 years on average. There are various factors, apart from the breed, which can affect the lifespan… Read More »How long do goats live?

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Goat Anatomy

As a goat owner, there are a variety of reasons to learn about the anatomy of your chosen herd, depending on your reasons for raising them in the first place (breeding, dairy, wool production, etc.). Whatever your reason for keeping them, understanding goat anatomy is… Read More »Goat Anatomy

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Goat Dying Symptoms

Contents1 Why find out more?2 A healthy goat2.1 Temperature2.1.1 How do I take my goat’s temperature?2.2 Verbal communication2.3 Stress3 Other signs of illness4 Goat diseases4.1 Bloat4.2 Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE) 4.3 Pneumonia4.4 Q Fever4.5 Paratuberculois ( Johne’s Disease)4.6 Coccidiosis4.7 Urinary calculi4.8 To sum up: Why find… Read More »Goat Dying Symptoms