The Alabama Meat Goat Enterprise Budget is a livestock enterprise budgeting tool that reflects recommended management practices in Alabama. ...
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Coccidiosis is a disease caused by various protozoan parasites of the Eimeria species. Coccidiosis results in huge economic losses due to in...
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The anatomy and physiology of goats allows them to browse on a wide range of vegetation. Goats eat mostly woody and weedy plants and may be ...
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The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is one of four North American tortoise species, ranging along the Southeastern Coastal Plain r...
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The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is a native turtle species that is found in 26 of Alabama’s 67 counties. Gopher tortoises are so...
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Weaning is an important stage for herd or flock operations and should be carefully planned to prevent weaning stress. If not well planned, ...
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Gastrointestinal parasites continue to be a major challenge for small ruminant producers in the Southeastern United States. Sheep and goats ...
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In farm operations, nutrition may account for as much as 70 percent of total farm input. Sheep and goats need higher quality forage to achie...
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Goat meat is one of the most widely-consumed meats in the world. In the United States, many African, Greek, Hispanic, Jamaican, and Middle E...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System at Alabama A&M University (AAMU) established a goat browsing demonstration study on forested la...
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Build a bird nesting bundle to provide backyard birds an easy source of nest material. You can track the birds to find out where they are ne...
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During this time, when most are social distancing and working from home, it’s important to use this time to learn or reinforce healthy hab...
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