Dairy Goat Performance

By Sarah Adamson
Keeping comprehensive records is important for any business to grow and thrive, and dairy goat farms are no different.  The Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) is a great way to keep individual milk records on each of your does.

By Sarah Adamson
Previously, we discussed how important it is to have a maternity and fresh doe checklist.  Now we will address the items you should have on a newborn kid checklist to ensure a safe start to life.

By Sarah Adamson
Kidding season is right around the corner - are you ready?  Having a maternity pen and doe checklist can help ensure a smooth delivery for the animals and make sure staff are prepared. 

By Sarah Adamson, Vita Plus dairy goat specialist
While most producers know it is important to give their does a dry period, many only give them 40 days.  Is that long enough?  Research shows it can take between 40 and 60 days to complete the necessary stages before a doe is ready to be an efficient producer again.  In this post, we look at the stages of the dry period and explain why it needs to be longer.

By Sarah Adamson, Vita Plus dairy goat specialist
The incorporation of the right buck could quickly improve your herd’s production and genetic potential. When you are considering a new buck, ask yourself these questions.

By Sarah Adamson, Vita Plus dairy goat specialist
With breeding season is right around the corner, buck health should be at the top of everyone's mind.  When evaluating buck health, focus on these five areas.