Plants
Plants Containing Cyanogenic Glycosides
Chokecherry, elderberry, Sudan grass and other plants that can release cyanide when goats eat them.
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Chokecherry, elderberry, Sudan grass and other plants that can release cyanide when goats eat them.
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What's behind a swollen face in a goat -- from insect stings to CLA abscesses -- and how to respond to each.
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Other plants and feed problems that can poison goats.
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A rundown of the supplies and equipment for milking goats.
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Why dipping the navel soon after birth helps prevent navel ill in newborn kids.
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Gastric emptying, THC toxicity, hormones and pesticides: the leading explanations for cannabinoid hyperemesis.
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A look at cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, its telltale signs, and what the Mayo Clinic case series found.
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Make this soft Indian cheese from goat milk, then use it in a spinach and paneer dish.
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The story of a runt kid raised in the kitchen who became the star of the Oregon State Fair.
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Advertising, fairs, signs, writing and speaking: ways to get your goats noticed by the right buyers.
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The requirements for certified organic goat milk and meat, and the challenges of meeting them.
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How to grow alfalfa on a small plot or hay on acres, plus equipment, harvesting, storage and pests.
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Which plants contain cardiac glycosides, what poisoning looks like in goats, and how to prevent it.
Read the articleBlister beetles in alfalfa carry a toxin that survives baling. Learn how to recognize the risk and reduce it.
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What causes cryptorchidism in bucks, why these bucks should not be used for breeding, and the options for dealing with one.
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Pasture rotation, multispecies grazing and BioWorma can cut parasite loads and lessen reliance on dewormers.
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The life cycle, signs and diagnosis of liver flukes, and how treatment has moved from carbon tetrachloride to albendazole.
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How much water goats need, how to spot dehydration, and why kids should never be given water in a bottle.
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Kelp is a natural source of minerals and nutrients that can support poultry health. Learn how adding kelp to your flock’s diet may help promote better nutrition, stronger birds, and overall wellness.
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From entropion in kids to pinkeye and injury, here is how to spot and treat the most common eye issues goats face.
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A rescued Great Pyrenees mix runs away, survives alone in the woods for months, then comes home to become a devoted farm guardian.
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From composted manure to garden treats like carrots, beets and sunflowers, goats and gardens make a great pair.
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Colostrum gives newborn kids their first line of immunity. Here's why they need it fast, how much to give, and how to store it for later.
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The unrealistic expectations that lead many new owners to give up on goats, and how to avoid them.
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A look at organ-transplant waiting lists and what they mean for patients who use medical cannabis.
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How to recognize a healthy goat, and the everyday signs that one isn’t well.
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A physician’s cautions on cannabis use in hepatitis C, reported from the National Conference on Cannabinoid Medicine.
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Early-pandemic guidance for midwives and pregnant women, drawing on CDC and NHS advice.
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How to spot the signs that a doe is close to giving birth, and how to give her a clean, safe place to do it.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Author pages that collect Cheryl’s work for each publication, for browsing beyond the featured pieces.
Understand the basics of goat kidding so you know what to look for in labor and how to recognize and deal with common problems that may occur.
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Articles on medical cannabis and health, including hepatitis C, kidney transplants and research on Oregon patients.
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Articles and regular media reviews on birth, midwifery and maternal health. Some are free to read; others require a Midwifery Today membership.
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Excerpts and companion articles on goat health, kidding, milking, shelter and handling.
Read the excerpts (opens in a new tab)Books, journal articles and book chapters on physician-assisted death, legal safeguards, terminal illness and individual decision-making, from the 1990s.
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