GOAT – SHEEP

Deer Farming for Velvet Antlers – An Efficient and Sustainable Livestock Model for Modern Farmers

Deer farming for velvet antlers is a low-risk livestock model that offers attractive profit margins and a stable market demand, allowing farmers to develop long-term, sustainable economic growth. In recent years, the shift from traditional livestock to high-value specialty animals has become a new trend among Vietnamese farmers. One of the most prominent models is raising deer for velvet antlers. Deer are easy to manage, resistant to most diseases, and provide multiple income sources from antlers, breeding stock, and manure. This model is suitable for both small household farms and larger commercial operations. Velvet antlers have long been regarded as..

Tapeworm Infection In Goats

Tapeworms parasitizing the intestinal tract of goats not only reduce weight gain but also cause serious digestive disorders. Tapeworm infection is one of the most common intestinal parasitic diseases in goats, especially in free-grazing goats, young goats, and goats raised in humid environments. If not detected early and treated promptly, the disease can cause growth retardation, emaciation, and even death due to intestinal obstruction. Image of goat farming 1. CAUSES The disease is caused by tapeworm species of the genus Moniezia, with Moniezia expansa being the most prevalent. The life cycle of the tapeworm is as follows: – Adult tapeworms..

Drug Shock in Livestock

To keep livestock healthy, farmers not only need to know how to use drugs properly but also must understand potential risks such as drug shock. During disease prevention and treatment, injection is the most common and effective method. However, anaphylactic shock after injection may occur unexpectedly and can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. 1. WHAT IS DRUG SHOCK? Drug shock (also known as anaphylactic reaction) is a hypersensitivity reaction of the animal’s body when exposed to a drug, vaccine, or chemical that it cannot tolerate. At that time, the animal’s body reacts excessively, releasing a series of mediators such..

Postnatal Care for Newborn Kids to Achieve High Productivity

A healthy kid is the beginning of a successful chain of raising goats. However, achieving that is not only due to genetic factors or good breeds, but also depends greatly on postnatal care. Kid goats are born weak, underweight, and slow to develop, resulting in slow growth, susceptibility to disease, and reduced herd productivity. How to care for kid goats after birth so they are healthy, grow quickly, and are resistant to disease, helping to improve the farm’s economic efficiency. 1. IMMEDIATE CARE AFTER BIRTH Clear fluids and stimulate breathing: Right after birth, use a soft towel to clean mucus..

4 Common Mistakes In Goat Farming For Beginners

In goat farming, beginners often encounter four common mistakes related to housing, breed selection, feeding, and more. Many start-up farmers choose goat farming because goats mainly feed on grass and can be raised under free-range systems. With sufficient capital and available land, they assume they can immediately engage in goat production. However, this farming model may fail if attention is not paid to the following four common mistakes in goat husbandry. 1. BREED SELECTION – For beginners, selecting the right breed based on the production purpose—whether for breeding or fattening—is crucial. Choosing goats for the wrong purpose can lead to..

What is goat pox? Effective prevention and treatment methods

Goat pox is a contagious viral disease, often mistaken for other illnesses such as contagious ecthyma or foot-and-mouth disease. Recognizing goat pox and understanding how to prevent and treat it effectively is essential. The goat farming model is no longer too strange to many farmers because goat farming techniques are not too difficult but bring high economic benefits. To increase income, farmers pay more attention to learning more about diseases that goats often encounter, including Goat Pox – a common infectious disease for both goats and sheep, the disease spreads quickly with pox appearing in many places on the skin..

Effective Deworming for Goats

Regular deworming is an important step in taking care of the health of goats, helping to prevent parasites and increase the ability to absorb nutrients. Deworming is a crucial step in the health management of goat herds. Parasitic worm infections not only reduce weight gain and feed efficiency but also suppress the immune system, creating favorable conditions for secondary infections and ultimately decreasing productivity in goat farming. When should goats be dewormed, which anthelmintics should be used, and what are the common mistakes farmers make in goat rearing? I. WHY GOATS NEED ROUTINE DEWORMING Goats are highly susceptible to gastrointestinal..

Top unique goat breeds in the world

Let’s explore the top most unique goat breeds in the world and find out why they attract so much attention. Goats are one of the livestock species closely associated with human life, not only because of their economic value but also the diversity of species and characteristics. In the world, there are hundreds of different goat breeds with unique characteristics in appearance, behavior and value. Besides, there are goat breeds that impress not only because of their high productivity but also their “uniqueness” from their strange shape, outstanding adaptability, or the cultural stories associated with them. 1. FAINTING GOAT (MYOTONIC..

Important notes when importing goats for raising – How to avoid loss and care effectively

Goat farming is a model that has been developed in our country for a long time. Goat farming techniques when newly importing are important in effectively caring for the herd, increasing economic efficiency, and raising successfully. Goat meat is very popular in the market because of the concept that goats only eat grass, the meat has high nutritional value, and can be processed in a variety of ways. Following the current trend of developing goat meat farming, many people are not afraid of difficulties and invest a large amount of capital. However, raising goats is not as easy as we..

How to Identify a Female Goat in Heat and the Right Time for Mating

Raising successful breeding goats requires the breeder to master important techniques such as observing signs of heat and choosing the right time to inseminate Many people ask when do female goats are in heat? How to see external signs that female goats are ready for mating. To successfully raise breeding goats, breeders must master the techniques. How to recognize goats in heat and the appropriate time to choose mating for the best breeding results? On average, goats raised to 6 – 8 months old, depending on the breed, will breed for the first time, skipping the first 1 – 2..