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Donna Ruelas-Semasko/Edelweiss Acres
Expertise
All goat health care, nutrition, judging questions about all goats - packgoats, dairy goats, pygmy goats, meat goats, fleece goats.
Experience in the area
27 years health care/nutrition of all types of goats, 17 years experience in packgoats, 20 years experience in 4H goat projects as leader, superintendent and judge. 20 years experience in putting on goat care/nutrition seminars.
Organizations
NAPgA, The Evergreen Packgoat Club, 4H, ADGA.
Publications
Hobby Farm, many newspapers, 4H newsletters, Packgoat Manuals (youth and general), judging information pamphlets, seminar handouts about health care and nutrition.
Education/Credentials
4 years of college, ongoing education in goats.
Awards and Honors
Small Farm Award of Thurston County
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| m | 11/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | i am impressed on how quick my ..... |
| dalton | 09/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks |
| AMY | 09/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you so much for the advice ..... |
| Kevin | 09/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Fast response. Thanks for the help. |
| Melody | 09/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Donna Ruelas-Semasko/Edelweiss Acres
2009-09-14 sick goat:
The high temperature probably caused neurological problems. Sometimes this is hard to come back from. It could have been a pneumonia or it could also have been another bacteria she picked up. Difficult
2009-09-14 Anemic goat:
What was her temperature? If over 102.5 then this could have been caused and she is probably continuing to suffer from pneumonia. If the temp is over the 102.5 then I would start her on an infectable
2009-09-13 nigerian:
How old is the goat? If a kid then it could be floppy kid syndrome and/or selenium deficiency. If it is an older goat it could be pneumonia or possibly from poison intake. If the temp is over 102.5 then
2009-09-13 kid milk replacer:
Is she running a fever/over 102.5 degrees? If so then I would start the injectable antibiotic. Is there anything they could have gotten to in their pasture that is toxic? Mushrooms are coming out this
2009-09-13 Lamancha Doe losing strength and getting weaker:
What is her temperature? She could have a chronic pneumonia (anything over 102.5 temp usually indicates an infection). What have you used to worm her - it could be a worm overload. I would treat with
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