For this week, we have been attending the National Dairy Goat Show in Columbus, OH. For those of you who are not “goat” show knowledgeable, let’s just say they are similar to dog shows. The National Show to a goat enthusiast is the equivalent of the Westminster Dog Show for dog lovers. It is THE […]
Fighting Flies with Mother Nature
Natural Fly Prevention in the Barn Flies are the nemesis of any livestock owner/breeder and many pet owners. Even if you do not own any animals, the common house fly is an annoyance. Flies carry bacteria and germs and can infect wounds with fly larvae. You’ve probably tried a variety of smelly fly sprays, sticky […]
Horns on Goats….to be or not to be?
We receive a lot of questions about horns on goats so we thought a blog would be a nice way to address the issue. There are different opinions on this topic and the passion behind these opinions can run high. Over millennia, horns have provided a necessary source of protection and defense for animals in […]