Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchKidding in Cold Weather
Episode 38
Whether you live in Florida or Canada, odds are good that you will be worried about your goats giving birth when it is cold out. However, the definit…
5 years, 4 months ago
Selenium Deficiency and Toxicity in Goats
Episode 37
Selenium is a very important mineral in a goat's diet. However, since most soil in the U.S. is deficient in selenium, and the U.S. government limits …
5 years, 4 months ago
Basics of Goat Research
Episode 36
What is the difference between a controlled study and observations that you make on your farm? In this episode, I’m talking to Joan Burke, Ph.D., who…
5 years, 4 months ago
Extended Lactations and "Impromptu" Cheeses
Episode 35
In addition to being the author of the newly released book, Grow Your Own Spices, Tasha Greer is also a homesteader and goat owner. Today we are talk…
5 years, 4 months ago
Deer Worms in Goats
Episode 34
Meningeal worm, also known as deer worm, is a worm that is normally found in white tail deer, but goats can become infected. In this episode Dr. Tati…
5 years, 4 months ago
Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery
Episode 33
If you've had friends taste your cheese and tell you that you should go pro and start selling it, this is the episode for you. Years ago when that ha…
5 years, 5 months ago
Meat Goat Genetic Research
Episode 32
If you ask any goat breeder what is their favorite breed, they will most likely tell you it's the breed they are raising. However, there is no perfec…
5 years, 5 months ago
Listener Q&A
Episode 31
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5 years, 6 months ago
Copper Oxide as a Dewormer
Episode 30
Whether you are facing resistance to chemical dewormers, or whether you prefer to use more natural remedies, copper oxide wire particles may be helpf…
5 years, 6 months ago
Livestock Guardian Dogs
Episode 29
Many people who have owned pet dogs assume that they know all about choosing, buying, and training dogs, but livestock guardian dogs are a completely…
5 years, 7 months ago