When dealing with parasites in goats, one of the most frustrating scenarios is when a dewormer seems to fail. Before we dive ...

Parasite management is not one-size-fits-all—what works for one farm may not work for another. Identifying and culling high-risk goats can make a significant difference in reducing parasite ...

This is also unnecessary as most of the parasites are in a few individual animals, and only those need to be treated. Monitoring the whole herd or flock at regular intervals and targeting treatment to ...

but is more common in sheep and cattle than in goats. This parasite is not considered a major pathogen. Respiratory signs are most often seen during late summer and autumn following larval buildup ...

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a ruminant parasite management workshop and FAMACHA certification ...