We suggest that anyone interested in raising goats review sites, books, and articles to become better informed of the large variety of care practices which exist in goat keeping. We encourage learning about the health issues and diseases common to goats.
**Those new to goats are strongly encouraged to obtain a copy of a book and to read it. See our list of recommended books below.
There is no sufficient substitute to getting your information from a veterinarian. We strongly recommend all clients develop a working relationship with a veterinarian who treats goats in their particular area.
Always contact and consult a veterinarian for specific advice and/or recommendations.
**Those new to goats are strongly encouraged to obtain a copy of a book and to read it. See our list of recommended books below.
There is no sufficient substitute to getting your information from a veterinarian. We strongly recommend all clients develop a working relationship with a veterinarian who treats goats in their particular area.
Always contact and consult a veterinarian for specific advice and/or recommendations.
Recommendations For Further Reading, Education, and Reference
Websites:
Veterinary/Medical:
Gold Coast Veterinary Service and Consulting
Anita Varga, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM- LA
http://www.goldcoastveterinaryservice.com/
Merck Veterinary Manual
http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/
Merk Veterinary Manual
Overview of nutritional requirements
http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/management_and_nutrition/nutrition_goats/overview_of_nutrition_goats.html
Registries:
AGS- American goat society
http://www.americangoatsociety.com/
ADGA- American dairy goat association
https://www.adga.org/joomla/
NDGA- Nigerian dairy goat association (formerly Nigerian Dwarf Goat Association)
http://www.ndga.org/
General Care:
UCD Video on Dairy Goat Body Condition
http://youtu.be/FC0u1j06y5Y
OSU Video on Trimming Hooves
http://youtu.be/Ya17IujktZM
Information about urolithiasis:
http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/urinary_system/noninfectious_diseases_of_the_urinary_system_in_large_animals/urolithiasis_in_large_animals.html
https://www.acvs.org/large-animal/urolithiasis-small-ruminants
Information about Johnes Disease:
http://www.johnes.org/
http://www.johnesdisease.org/
http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/generalized_conditions/paratuberculosis/overview_of_paratuberculosis.html
Information about CAE:
http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/generalized_conditions/caprine_arthritis_and_encephalitis/overview_of_caprine_arthritis_and_encephalitis.html
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/emergingissues/downloads/prcaevinfosheet.pdf
Information about CL:
http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/circulatory_system/lymphadenitis_and_lymphangitis/caseous_lymphadenitis.html
https://www.uaex.edu/publications/PDF/FSA-3095.pdf
Information about Parasites:
https://www.wormx.info
Websites:
Veterinary/Medical:
Gold Coast Veterinary Service and Consulting
Anita Varga, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM- LA
http://www.goldcoastveterinaryservice.com/
Merck Veterinary Manual
http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/
Merk Veterinary Manual
Overview of nutritional requirements
http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/management_and_nutrition/nutrition_goats/overview_of_nutrition_goats.html
Registries:
AGS- American goat society
http://www.americangoatsociety.com/
ADGA- American dairy goat association
https://www.adga.org/joomla/
NDGA- Nigerian dairy goat association (formerly Nigerian Dwarf Goat Association)
http://www.ndga.org/
General Care:
UCD Video on Dairy Goat Body Condition
http://youtu.be/FC0u1j06y5Y
OSU Video on Trimming Hooves
http://youtu.be/Ya17IujktZM
Information about urolithiasis:
http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/urinary_system/noninfectious_diseases_of_the_urinary_system_in_large_animals/urolithiasis_in_large_animals.html
https://www.acvs.org/large-animal/urolithiasis-small-ruminants
Information about Johnes Disease:
http://www.johnes.org/
http://www.johnesdisease.org/
http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/generalized_conditions/paratuberculosis/overview_of_paratuberculosis.html
Information about CAE:
http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/generalized_conditions/caprine_arthritis_and_encephalitis/overview_of_caprine_arthritis_and_encephalitis.html
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/emergingissues/downloads/prcaevinfosheet.pdf
Information about CL:
http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/circulatory_system/lymphadenitis_and_lymphangitis/caseous_lymphadenitis.html
https://www.uaex.edu/publications/PDF/FSA-3095.pdf
Information about Parasites:
https://www.wormx.info
Books:
Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats, 5th Edition
Jerry Belanger and Sara Bredesen
Storey's Guide to Raising Miniature Livestock
Sue Weaver
Merck Veterinary Manual, latest edition
Goat Medicine, Second Edition
Mary C. Smith and David M. Sherman
Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats, 5th Edition
Jerry Belanger and Sara Bredesen
Storey's Guide to Raising Miniature Livestock
Sue Weaver
Merck Veterinary Manual, latest edition
Goat Medicine, Second Edition
Mary C. Smith and David M. Sherman