Browsing by Subject "Goats"
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(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.
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(2008-10-06)This publication explains the important diseases of sheep and goats and ways to prevent them through vaccination and biosecurity practices.
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(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 ...
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(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.
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1964)
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(Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1993)Domestic goats (Capra hircus) form lasting social relationships from bonds formed in early life. Mother/infant relationships have been most extensively explored from the standpoint of the mother. This study investigated ...
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(American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2018-03-10)Background: Calcium carbonate is a common urolith type in small ruminants with no high-yield experimental model to evaluate animal susceptibility or preventative measure response. Hypothesis: That novel plastic winged ...
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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 ...
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(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. ...
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(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.