Lice and ear ticks can be a problem in some goats. But synthetic pyrethrins will take care of that. As with humans, sound nutrition is crucial to good health in meat goats. Smith said ammonium chloride can help. He suggested 10 pounds of ammonium chloride per ton of feed.
Calcium is important for birth in sheep as it helps prevent hypocalcemia.
The veterinarian stressed a balanced nutrition program. Laughlin knows his stuff. This week's Abilene presentation at the annual Taylor County meeting was his 43rd program since Aug. 15. Laughlin stressed picking a feed for meat goats that you are comfortable with and can afford. He emphasized that nutrition should be adjusted to the yearly production cycle in goats.