All goats are infected with internal parasites to some extent. It is difficult to measure the amount of damage they do because progressive weakness, loss of weight , impaired growth rate and general ...

It is not just the livestock and the grass that have been growing this spring in response to the un-Texas like rains. Parasites have been a major cause of death and disease in our small ruminants ...

Each year, sheep and goat farmers around the world lose an estimated US $10 billion due to gastrointestinal parasites that infect their animals, leading to loss of weight and wools and even death – a ...

Many sheep and goat producers have challenges with keeping worms and parasite under control in their herds. FAMACHA (FAffa MAlan CHArt), Purdue Extension officials said, is a diagnostic tool to help ...

A small ruminant at Virginia State University’s Randolph Farm. Gastrointestinal parasites are a common problem for sheep and goat farmers. The tiny organisms can wreck havoc on herds, infecting ...

Parasite prevention is an important aspect to a farmer and rancher’s health management plan for their herd. For small ruminants, such as goats and sheep, parasite prevention is vital for their overall ...

When dealing with parasites in goats, one of the most frustrating scenarios is when a dewormer seems to fail. Before we dive into the reasons behind this, it’s essential to understand the basics of ...

HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) - There is a sign just off the trail at Eastmanville Bayou. It reads: “Warning: Goats at work.” As part of its effort to control invasive species in its parks, Ottawa County has ...