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| Vaccinate does with Clostridium C&D Toxoid plus Tetnus (CD&T) 3 to 4 weeks before kidding. |
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Treat navel cords with 7% iodine at birth. |
| Disbud at 2-14 days old. Be sure to give tetanus antitoxin |
| Watch for coccida, this usually affects kids about one month of age. Start on 16%-17% goat ration with a coccidiostat and ammonia chloride or ammonia sulfate to prevent urinary calculi |
| Vaccinate with CD&T at 12 weeks |
| Give CD&T booster 21-30 days later |
| Treat for worms at 4 to 6 weeks old. |
| Wait till at least 12 weeks old to castrate, this will help prevent urinary calculi problems by allowing the urethra process to mature. |
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CASTRATING GOATS |
| Banding is probably the most popular method of castrating young goats. A rubber band is placed around the testicles and cuts off the circulation. After a few days they dry up and can be cut off to prevent infection. |
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TRAINING YOUR GOAT FOR SHOW |
| First step to training is putting a chain collar on your goat and tie him up. Never leave his side or he can hang himself or break his neck very quickly. |
| When teaching your goat to lead, keep the collar up next to the jaw. This gives you more leverage and control. |
| Teach your goat to stand a little at a time adding more time each session. |
| Don't over work your goat, work in short sessions. Quit practice on a good note. Make sure he does something good before you let him go or feed him |
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HELPFUL HINTS FOR RAISING A CHAMP! |
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| Put your feeders up high. This will help your goat build muscle. |
| Start training to lead when you first get your goat. |
| Give clean water daily. If you would not drink it then why should he. |
| Pet your goat daily. He needs to get use to being touched. This will be one of the first things the judge will do in the ring. NOTE: Do not pet your goat in the ring! |
| Goats need roughage. Fresh or hay. |
| Take your goat for walks. |
| Brush your goat. Getting them use to this will be less stress on them before the show. |
| Become your goats best friend by doing your own chores. Seeing you everyday will help him gain your trust. |
| Feed twice a day |
| You can give B complex vitamins. It is the injectable kind ,But you will give orally. 2cc-3cc once a week to stimulate appetite. |
| Keep baking soda out free choice - it is good for an occasional belly ache, and will help prevent acidosis. |
| If you have well water you may want to start adding tab water about a week before the show. |
| Use the same bucket at the show that you used at home. |
| Treat for parasites and trim feed every 21-30 days. It is important to keep these show wethers feet trimmed so they grow straight and correct. |
| SHOWMANSHIP |
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Always keep your goat between you and the judge. Never block the judges view of your animal with your body. |
| When turning or moving your goat, move in front of the goat, not behind him |
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Always watch the judge, but don't forget your goat - keep him set up square. |
| Be prepared - train your goat to lead and stand at home before the first show. Before the show, walk your goat in the show arena if possible, this way he will be accustomed to the new surroundings, and footing. |
| Know what your goat weighs, how old he is and what breed he is. Common questions in showmanship include what, how much, and what protein feed you use, what you worm with (including dosage), and what do you use to vaccinate you goats |
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AND BE SURE TO:
SMILE:-) |
It's Time for the show. What do I need to take?
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double end snaps & a couple short pieces of chain.
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Show notebook & pen
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Paper work - registration, membership cards, entry forms & health papers if requested or if traveling out of state.
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brush & rags (wet washrag in plastic bag to clean up exhibitor)
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hoof trimmers (this should ideally be done at home)
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water bucket, pack your own water if your goat is picky
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feed, hay, & feeders
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clippers, extension cords, and stands - if allowed some shows do not let you clip on the grounds.
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electrolytes & drench gun for dehydration (pedialite works fine)
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Pepto, Kaopectate, Or Scour Hault for scours & 12cc syringes
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dry clean shampoo - to clean up scours
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ear taggers if you have them for the big shows - saves time signing theirs out.
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Fly spray
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YOUR GOAT :-)
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