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Tag: husbandry

American Institute for Goat Research E (Kika) de la Garza Langston University

Langston University Goat and Hair Sheep Field Day

April 27, 2019 Guinevere McIntyre Leave a comment

Our annual Goat and Hair Sheep Field Day will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Langston University Goat Farm with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m. This year’s theme will be Holistic Approach and our featured speakers will be Ms. Gianaclis Caldwell and Dr. Ann Wells.

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American Institute for Goat Research E (Kika) de la Garza Langston University

Langston University Parasite Workshop and Famacha Training

May 20, 2017 Guinevere McIntyre 2 Comments

Biology and Control of Worms with Management
Proper Use of Dewormers
FAMACHA® Eye Scoring Training
Fecal Egg Counting Training

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American Institute for Goat Research E (Kika) de la Garza Langston University

Langston University Goat Field Day

April 29, 2017 Guinevere McIntyre Leave a comment

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Toggenburg

January 20, 2017 Guinevere McIntyre Leave a comment

Considered the oldest and purest of Swiss breeds and once the most prominent of all dairy breeds in North America,…

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Saanen

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Often referred to as the Holstein of dairy goats because of its superior milk production, the Saanen is the largest…

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Experimental/ Recorded Grade

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A mix of breeds or goats appearing as a certain breed but with untraceable ancestry, Recorded Grade and Experimental goats…

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Oberhasli

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The Oberhasli is a Swiss dairy goat. This breed, which is common in its native country of Switzerland but relatively…

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Nubian

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The friendly, energetic, and vocal Nubian breed was developed mainly as a dual purpose animal, i.e. for milk and meat.…

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Nigerian Dwarf

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Nigerian Dwarfs are an African breed.  This miniature dairy breed produces less milk and meat than a full-size goat, but…

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La Mancha

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The LaMancha is recognized as a separate North American breed developed on the West Coast of the US, but its…

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