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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Cheryl K. Smith U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.93 Timeliness 9.97 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 737	Goat Health Care; basic goat management
Goatlady U.S. On Vacation returns 11/30/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.97 Clarity of Response 9.95 Timeliness 9.98 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 2206	Specializing in New Goat Owner understanding of goat physiology, goat anatomy, goat care and herd management. I am not a veterinarian, any advice and information should be verified by your veterinarian before administering to your goats. (! During times of severe weather in the Midwest, I may experience a delay in internet service due to the interference of the satellite reception - but will answer your questions as soon as service is restored. !) Note:* Keep in mind, the goat expert is volunteering her time to help other goat owners, she also runs her farm with her own herd of 100 goats and may not be at her computer at all hours. Questions are answered as soon as she can possibly read and answer them, usually within 24 hours.
Maxine Kinne U.S. On Vacation returns 12/01/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.89 Clarity of Response 9.93 Timeliness 9.89 Politeness 9.95 Total Questions 256	Answers to anatomy, disease, management, poisons, reproduction and other aspects of goat husbandry. My experience is not a substitute for your own veterinarian.

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Average Ratings

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Cheryl K. Smith

U.S.

Available

Goat Health Care; basic goat management

Goatlady

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 11/30/2009

Specializing in New Goat Owner understanding of goat physiology, goat anatomy, goat care and herd management. *I am not a veterinarian, any advice and information should be verified by your veterinarian before administering to your goats. (! During times of severe weather in the Midwest, I may experience a delay in internet service due to the interference of the satellite reception - but will answer your questions as soon as service is restored. !) Note: Keep in mind, the goat expert is volunteering her time to help other goat owners, she also runs her farm with her own herd of 100 goats and may not be at her computer at all hours. Questions are answered as soon as she can possibly read and answer them, usually within 24 hours.

Maxine Kinne

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 12/01/2009

Answers to anatomy, disease, management, poisons, reproduction and other aspects of goat husbandry. My experience is not a substitute for your own veterinarian.

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2009-11-21 Breeding:

I would personally not breed a full sister with her brother. How would you keep the female offspring from breeding or prevent anyone else from breeding them? Same with the mother/son. I would have less

2009-11-21 goat neonatal tetanus:

According to the 2009 edition of Goat Medicine, "the prognosis is always guarded, but early identification and intervention improve the recover rate." She recommends treatment with Procaine Penicillin

2009-11-20 Kicking on the milking stand:

I raised Nigerians for milkers, too, so I know just what you are talking about. Mine always had to have food or they would fight me. You can add some alfalfa pellets to the food, which should slow down

2009-11-20 Wormers, And Posin Trees & Shrubs:

I think the only unsafe dewormer (during the first 30 days pregnancy) is Valbazen (albendazole). So you can use any of these. Also remember to deworm them the day after they kid because that is when the

2009-11-20 Mange in Goats:

Eileen, You can use the sheep dose on goats. The injectible might work, depending on the mite. I had a buck with chorioptic mange and slathered the whole area with vaseline on the advice of a vet, to

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