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In this edition, discover how to avoid common mistakes when buying goats, learn to use the 5-point check to spot parasite issues early, and get expert tips on preventing the spread of Johne’s disease in your herd. Plus, Pet Loss Grief Counselor Beth Bigler offers compassionate guidance to help you navigate the loss of a beloved goat or pet.

​Coping with the Loss of a Beloved Goat or Pet

Grieving the loss of a beloved animal—whether a goat or a pet—can feel overwhelming and isolating.

In this heartfelt episode, Pet Loss Grief Counselor Beth Bigler shares compassionate guidance, personal stories, and healing tools to help you process the pain and honor your animal’s memory. Whether you're grieving now or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers comfort, understanding, and hope.

​Buying Goats: Mistakes to Avoid (and more!)

How do you avoid scams when buying goats? Should you buy registered goats? How do you know you’re buying healthy goats?

If you are getting started with goats or still building your herd, you probably have a few questions. In this episode, I’m answering all of the above questions and more.

​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.

​Johne’s Disease in Goats

If you're raising goats—or thinking about it—Johne’s disease is something you need to know about. It’s highly contagious, has no cure, and can silently spread through your herd and pasture for years before symptoms appear. In this episode, Dr. Michael Pesato returns to explain how Johne’s is transmitted, diagnosed, and managed to protect your goats and your farm.

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Happy Goatherding!
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Deborah
and the Thrifty Homesteader Team

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