Browsing by Subject "Goats"
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4-H Meat Goat Guide
(2006-10-30)This pocket guide is for 4-H members participating in meat goat projects. It covers facilities and equipment needs, goat selection, nutrition, health, management and feeding, fitting and showing. -
Biosecurity for Sheep and Goat Producers
(2008-10-06)This publication explains the important diseases of sheep and goats and ways to prevent them through vaccination and biosecurity practices. -
Caprine major histocompatibility complex : definition of sera recognizing Class I and II lymphocyte antigens and evaluation of these sera for identifying individuals susceptible to caseous lymphadenitis and caprine arthritis encephalitis
(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1986)Sera from 297 primiparous goats were screened for the presence of both Class I and Class II antibodies in a 2-stage microcytoxicity assay. Eleven Class I antigens were defined; both statistical as well as family studies ... -
Controlling Feral Hog Damage
(2008-04-15)This publication discusses the distribution of feral hogs as well as their habitats, food habits and reproduction. Feral hogs can damage crops and kill lambs and kid goats. Methods of control are also explained. -
Diet selection and voluntary forage intake by cattle, sheep, and goats grazing in different combinations
(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1983)Reciprocal influences of plants and animals were investigated in a study conducted in 1979 and 1980 by varying the ratio of cattle, sheep, and goats in five pasture grazing populations. Diet selection, voluntary forage ... -
Economics of predation on Angora goats and reducing predation losses with the 1080 toxic collar
(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1984)The objectives of this study were to: (1) determine which factors are contributing to the decline of the Angora goat industry in Texas, (2) determine the cost of predation to Angora goat ranchers at one specific site and ... -
The effects of prenatal exposure to ionizing radiation on the development of the Spanish goat
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Fate of (14C)xanthotoxin (8-methoxypsoralen) in laying hens and lactating goats
(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1990)The metabolism of xanthotoxin, a naturally-occurring furanocoumarin photosensitizer, was studied in laying hens and lactating goats treated with a single oral dose equivalent to 10 mg xanthotoxin/kg of body weight. Within ... -
Foraging strategies of goats as influenced by season, vegetation and management
(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1983)The first of two experiments was initiated in August 1975 to investigate methods to improve the management of goats on rangelands. Experiment I compared the botanical and nutritive composition of diets collected from ... -
A Haemonchus Contortus Management Plan for Sheep and Goats in Texas
(1998-05-22)Internal parasites are the single largest threat to the profitability of sheep and goat production in Texas. Haemonchus contortus is the parasite of greatest concern. This publication explains common symptoms, sources of ... -
Interpreting Grazing Behavior
(2000-12-01)Livestock producers can use their observations of grazing behavior to gauge the amount and quality of forage being consumed. This publication explains how grazing animals eat, when and where they graze, and how forage ... -
Livestock for Small Acreage Landowners
(2000-04-12)New rural landowners are often interested in establishing livestock enterprises, even when their acreages are small. While forage availability may limit stocking rate, there are some livestock operations that can succeed ... -
Management Tips for Internal Parasite Control in Sheep and Goats
(2003-02-20)The primary control strategy for internal parasites in sheep and goats has been the use of anthelmintics. Because overuse has caused the development of resistant strains, new strategies must be used. This publication lists ... -
Mineral Composition of Uroliths Obtained from Sheep and Goats with Obstructive Urolithiasis
(American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2017)Background: Knowledge of the mineral composition of the causative urolith is important to develop preventative strategies. Advances in analytic techniques have led to detection of urolith components not previously recognized. ... -
Monitoring Internal Parasite Infection in Small Ruminants
(1998-05-19)Fecal egg counts are a practical, cost-effective diagnostic tool for determining parasite burden in sheep and goats. This publication describes materials and equipment needed and explains the procedure for making valid egg counts. -
Pathogenesis of caprine herpesviral infection in does and neonatal kids
(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1980)The pathogenesis of caprine herpesviral infection of goats was investigated in 14 neonatal kids and 18 pregnant does. Clinical observations, hematologic tests, virus isolation procedures, evaluations of cell mediated and ... -
Role of P-glycoprotein in Haemonchus contortus anthelmintic resistance.
(2009-05-15)The gastrointestinal parasite, Haemonchus contortus, is of major concern in the sheep and goat industry as well as in zoological settings. Over the years this parasite has developed resistance to the three classes of ...