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International Goat Association Blog
2w ago
Call Judges for Imnarja 2024 - Goats and Sheep
(See below for contact information)
As the official organizers of Malta’s annual traditional agricultural show called Imnarja, we are looking for anyone qualified and interested in professionally judging sheep and goats during this year’s event.
The show will be held on the following dates:
Tuesday 25th June 2024 – Dog Competition
Wednesday 26th June 2024 – Equine Competition
Thursday 27th June 2024 – Goats and Sheep Competition
Friday 28th June 2024 – Poultry / Rabbit / Cattle Co ..read more
International Goat Association Blog
1M ago
10 March 2024Small Ruminant Research's 2023 Editor's Choice Articles
Welcome to our Editor's Choice section, where we highlight exceptional articles that embody excellence, innovation, and inspiration. Each piece featured here has been meticulously selected by our editorial team for its quality, relevance, and contribution to the discourse in Small Ruminant Research.
These articles can be downloaded for free throughout this year.
Bioactive compounds in yogurt obtained from Alpine goats fed with seagrass debris
Yasser Hachana, Amal Jabbari, Wafa Yousfi, Riccardo Fortina
Volume 225, August ..read more
International Goat Association Blog
7M ago
Download the book here: https://bit.ly/3YzvUpS Gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) are parasites that affect the health and production of grazing sheep and goats ..read more
International Goat Association Blog
1y ago
Mahmoud Vatankhah (1), Nader Papi (2), Farhad Mirzaei (2)
(1) Animal Science Research Department, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, AREEO, Shahrekord, Iran.
(2) Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Animal Science Research Institute of Iran, Karaj.
History of goat breeding in the provinceThere are more than seven thousand years of history of animal husbandry in the Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari provinces. Perhaps the start of animal husbandry in this province was by pastoralists utilizing access ..read more
International Goat Association Blog
1y ago
Stay up-to-date on the latest information about parasitic worms in livestock with the Timely Topics section of WormX.info!
The American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control (ACSRPC) provides this valuable resource with expert insights on everything from diagnosis and treatment to prevention and control of parasitic worms in a variety of animals. Whether you’re a farmer, veterinarian, or livestock owner, this information is essential for maintaining the health and well-being of your animals. Don't miss out on this valuable resource - check out Timely Topics on WormX.info today! #Worm ..read more
International Goat Association Blog
1y ago
Looking to raise goats in your backyard?
Check out this amazing collection of goat guides from Backyard Goats! From choosing the right breed to feeding and care, their comprehensive guides have everything you need to know to keep your goats happy and healthy. Whether you’re a first-time goat owner or a seasoned pro, you’ll find the help you need to get the most out of your Backyard Goats. Don't miss out on this valuable resource! #backyardgoats #goatguide #iamcountryside
https://backyardgoats.iamcountryside.com/ownership/goat-guide-collection ..read more
International Goat Association Blog
1y ago
Introduction
While domestic goats are not native to Canada, they have proven to be extremely adaptable to our diverse resources, climate, and geography. In this relatively young and growing sector of agriculture, the central focus of the Canadian goat industry is production of milk, meat, and fibre managed under a variety of housing and grazing systems.
Ontario and Quebec are the main producers of goat products in Canada. Goat milk is mainly made into cheese with a lesser amount being processed into yogurt, ice cream, fluid milk, butterfat, and powdered milk. Goat milk production is a small ..read more
International Goat Association Blog
1y ago
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team will continue its dairy goat webinar series in 2023 with all webinar dates and topics listed below. All webinars will be from noon to 1:15 p.m., and are free to attend.
Webinar Dates and Topics
January 5 – Dairy Goat Financial Analysis, Larry Tranel, dairy specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
February 23 – Feeding Your Future, Robert VanSaun, extension veterinarian, Penn State University, and Jennifer Bentley, dairy specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach
March 23 – Feeding Forages to Dairy Goats, Gail Car ..read more
International Goat Association Blog
1y ago
Dear PPR GEP Supporters and Members of the PPR GREN
I am pleased to inform you that the next talk in our PPR Stakeholder Series will be given by GALVmed on January 13th, 2023, 11:00-12:00 CET.
A registration link will be sent closer to the time, but we hope you can block this date in your calendars in order to join us then.
Title: New Vaccine and Market Development for Small Ruminant Vaccines at GALVmed
Authors: Steve Wilson, Gwynneth Clay, Enrique Hernandez-Pando, Carolin Schumacher
Summary: Sheep and goat populations around the world have been steadily grow ..read more