Goat & Sheep Health Topics

The resource library of this site provides a printable list of plants that are poisonous to goats. Because goats tend to browse as they eat, it’s not uncommon for them to sample and ingest plants which are potentially harmful. Veterinarians often refer to goats and sheep as the orphan species, and horse vets are often asked to treat them. Although they are not a large part of our practice, we love goats and sheep, and we are still developing our health topics for these two species. The definitive reference book on goats is Goat Medicine by Dr. Mary Smith of Cornell University. She has also recently released The Sheep and Goat Book. Please check back later, but in the meantime, visit some of our favorite sites. Goat Links The Irvine Mesa Charros 4-H Club provides lots of information about dairy goats and pygmy goats. Don’t miss the java enhanced goat or goat sounds. The American Dairy Goat Association site is set around the concerns and activities of producers.

Sheep Links
The Irvine Mesa Charros 4-H Club provides lots of information about sheep with the same mix of practical information and fun as the goat page. Learn why raising sheep is fun.

Lots of information resources are available on a site maintained by a producer and extension agent in Maryland.

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Goat & Sheep Doctors
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