What grazing density is recommended for meat goats?
– A good rule of thumb would be six mature goats equal one cow on native or improved pasture or 10 goats equal one cow on browse or brushy areas. • How often should I deworm and with what products? – It is recommended that a strategic, mid-winter treatment be implemented. Other treatments should be coordinated with pasture management and justified by fecal egg counts. There are only three compounds approved for use in small ruminants; Ivomec, TBZ, and Tramisol or Levasol (trade names). It is recommended to rotate products annually or when resistance develops. • What is flushing and why should I do it? – Flushing is the process of providing the doe with a high-energy feed prior to breeding in order to produce twins or triplets at kidding. If good management practices are followed such as flushing, kid crops can be increased substantially. Providing supplemental feed 45 days prior to breeding and continued for 45 days after breeding provides the doe with the extra energy necessary to inc
