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| The following videos and their supporting documents are from a series of webinars given in the Fall of 2010 and 2011. The program was a cooperative effort between Purdue University, University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University. | |
| The videos are edited and presented as stand alone topics. They are available for anyone's use, however, appropriate credit must be given. | |
Kentucky State Goat Page | Univ. of Kentucky Goat Page | Purdue Univ. Goat Page |
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| A set of DVDs with the video content are available below | |
Videos |
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Fall 2010 |
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| Internal Parasites in the Meat Goat |  |
| Dr. Ken Andries, Kentucky State University, discusses prevention, detection and treatment of internal parasites in the meat goat. This program last approximately 48 minutes. | |
| External Parasites in Meat Goats | |
| Dr. Mike Neary, Extension Small Ruminant Specialist, Purdue University, explains how to spot and cope with lice and other external parasites of meat goats and sheep. This presentation lasts approximately 21 minutes. | |
| Doe Nutrition | |
| Terry Hutchens, Extension Goat Specialist, University of Kentucky, discusses the correct levels of nutrition for the various stages of a doe's life. | |
| Alternative Forages for Meat Goats | |
| Dr. Ken Andries, Kentucky State University, explains the many kinds of forages that be utilized when feeding meat goats. | |
| Vaccinations, Common Diseases of the Meat Goat | |
| Dr. Michelle Bilderback, DVM, Ruminant Extension Veterinarian, University of Kentucky, discusses the importance of a good meat goat herd health program. | |
| Urinary Calculi in Goats | |
| Terry Hutchens, Extension Goat Specialist, University of Kentucky, gives some insight on the problem of urinary calculi in goats. | |
| Diagnosing and Preventing Foot Rot in your Goats and Sheep | |
| Dr. Mike Neary, Extension Small Ruminant Specialist, Purdue University, explains how to spot, treat and prevent foot rot in your goats and sheep. | |
| Coccidiosis in Goats and Sheep | |
| Dr. Mike Neary, Extension Small Ruminant Specialist, Purdue University, discusses the prevention and treatment of one of the most pervasive diseases in goats and sheep; Coccidiosis. | |
Fall 2011 |
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| Sheep, Lamb and Goat Markets Situation, Outlook and Issues |
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| Erica Rosa-Sanko, Agricultural Economist, Livestock Marketing Informention Center, discusses the current outlook on marketing goats and sheep and reviews the past trends, current news and how they affect forecasting. | |
| Contolling Feed Costs, Big Challenges, Big Changes | |
| Dr. Dan Morrical, Iowa State University, informs us how to control feeding costs with sheep and goats. | |
| Getting Ready for Kids | |
| Dr. Ken Andries, Kentucky State University, tells us how to prepare to raise kids to their full potential. | |
Fall 2012 |
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2013 pasture considerations following the drought. |
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| Differences between raising show goats and commercial goats Mark Kepler, Purdue University Extension |
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Supporting Documents |
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Powerpoint™ Slides from the videos |
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| Alternative Forages for Goats | |
| Coccidiosis | |
| Doe Nutrition | |
| External Parasites | |
| Foot Rot | |
| Herd Health | |
| Internal Parasites | |
| Urinary Calculi | |
Other Supporting Documents |
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| Managing Small Grains for Livestock Forage | |
| Chicory: An Alternative Livestock Forage | |
| Common Diseases and Health Problems in Sheep and Goats | |
| Foot Rot in Sheep and Goats | |
| Mycotoxin Concerns in Sheep and Meat Goat Feeding | |
| Tools for Managing Internal Parasites in Small Ruminants: Copper Wire Particles | |
| Growing Lespedeza in Kentucky | |
| Mineral Supplementation | |
| Why Can't I Get Rid of Footrot and Foot Scald? | |
| Langston University Goat & Research Extension | |
To order your DVD copy of the Fall meat goat lectures print fill out the order form below along with $15 to the address on the form. |
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