Hello Reader,

This month, we are talking once again to Dr. Robert Van Saun, uncovering a number of ailments that can lead to anemia beyond parasites. Also, learn how you can stop wasting money on useless minerals and select the best loose mineral formulation for your herd's health. Plus, master the 5-point check to quickly and easily monitor your goat's overall condition, and understand deer worm, a deadly parasite that begins to rear its ugly head during the onset of the fall season.

​Anemia in Goats​

While the FAMACHA score will reveal if your goat is anemic, did you know that your goat may be anemic from causes other than a heavy parasite load?

In this episode, Dr. Robert Van Saun, professor of veterinary science at Pennsylvania State University, covers various other ailments that could lead to anemia. He also discusses those oral iron supplements and how they could do more harm than good. Plus, can kale consumption lead to anemia in goats?

​​Choosing a Goat Mineral​​

In this podcast episode, I focus in on choosing a good mineral. I cover the nutrients that goats are most likely to become deficient in and what you should look for when shopping for a great loose mineral.

I also touch on mineral antagonists and how balance really is key in your nutritional program. Stop throwing your money away buying minerals that are mostly salt. Learn the whats, whys, and hows for choosing a good mineral.

​​5-Point Check for Parasites​

In this episode, I’m discussing the 5-point check and how it is indispensable in uncovering parasite loads in your herd.

Learn about each of the 5-points and what they indicate in relation to a parasite load, as well as which worms cause which symptoms, and how different combinations of symptoms can mean different worms.

​Deer Worm in Goats​​

Deer worm, also known as meningeal worm, is a hot topic when fall arrives since that is when infected goats will become symptomatic. The worm is normally found in white tail deer but is spread to goats through slugs or snails that have crawled across infected deer feces.

In this episode, Dr. Tatiana Stanton, a goat and sheep specialist with Cornell University Extension, is talking about how deer worm is different than intestinal worms, the symptoms of an infection, and treatment.
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Happy Goatherding!
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Deborah
and the Thrifty Homesteader Team

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