The Goat Queen Blog
FAMACHA® Scoring in Goats: A Guide
The FAMACHA® system is a simple yet powerful tool that helps goat owners detect anemia in their herd, most often caused by the barber pole worm (Haemonchus contortus).By assessing the color...
FAMACHA® Scoring in Goats: A Guide
The FAMACHA® system is a simple yet powerful tool that helps goat owners detect anemia in their herd, most often caused by the barber pole worm (Haemonchus contortus).By assessing the color...
To Corid, or Not to Corid
A lot of goat owners have a love–hate (okay, mostly hate) relationship with Corid, and it comes down to a few big reasons: 1. It’s not technically labeled for goats.Corid...
To Corid, or Not to Corid
A lot of goat owners have a love–hate (okay, mostly hate) relationship with Corid, and it comes down to a few big reasons: 1. It’s not technically labeled for goats.Corid...
Understanding the Rumen: Your Goat’s Built-In F...
If you own goats, you’ve probably heard the term rumen tossed around in conversations about feeding and digestion. But what exactly is it, and why does it matter so much...
Understanding the Rumen: Your Goat’s Built-In F...
If you own goats, you’ve probably heard the term rumen tossed around in conversations about feeding and digestion. But what exactly is it, and why does it matter so much...
🧬 WHAT IS BARBER POLE WORM?
A blood-sucking roundworm that lives in the abomasum (true stomach) of goats and sheep. Named for its appearance — red and white striping like a barber pole (the red is...
🧬 WHAT IS BARBER POLE WORM?
A blood-sucking roundworm that lives in the abomasum (true stomach) of goats and sheep. Named for its appearance — red and white striping like a barber pole (the red is...
UPDATE: Four Gone, But the Rest Are Holding Strong
It’s now August, and I’ve officially lost four goats to parasites this season. Four. Each one was part of the heart of this farm, and their loss hits hard every time I...
UPDATE: Four Gone, But the Rest Are Holding Strong
It’s now August, and I’ve officially lost four goats to parasites this season. Four. Each one was part of the heart of this farm, and their loss hits hard every time I...
The Hardest Season Yet: Fighting to Save My Goa...
This spring started like any other—greener pastures, fresh clover, fat bellies, and the sweet sound of happy bleats echoing through the farm. But beneath the surface, something was brewing. Something...
The Hardest Season Yet: Fighting to Save My Goa...
This spring started like any other—greener pastures, fresh clover, fat bellies, and the sweet sound of happy bleats echoing through the farm. But beneath the surface, something was brewing. Something...