Goats

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2023

David BrownLivestock Field SpecialistAs fall season approaches, daylight begins to get shorter, and sheep/goats are ready for breeding. The breeding season should be an exciting time for producers because the number of lambs and kids raised and ...

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2023

p>This meat goat budget is designed to reflect the economic costs and returns of a 50 doe, winter kidding flock (December and January) with kids marketed between 50 to 60 pounds in April. This management system takes advantage of seasonally high ...

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2023

Jennifer LutesField Specialist, Agriculture BusinessThe meat goat budget is designed to reflect the economic costs and returns of a 50 doe, spring kidding herd (March and April) with kids marketed between 50 to 60 pounds in July/August. This ...

Publication date: Aug. 1, 2023

David BrownLivestock Field SpecialistThe extended period of drought has led to feed and water shortages for livestock. Sheep and goats may have difficulty meeting their nutritional needs which can lead to weight loss as body reserves are depleted. ...

Publication date: July 1, 2022

Eric Bailey, Beef Extension SpecialistJoe Horner, Agricultural Economics SpecialistRobert Kallenbach, Forage Production and Management SpecialistRay Massey, Agricultural Economics SpecialistCraig Roberts, Agronomy SpecialistPeter Scharf, Agronomy ...

Publication date: May 1, 2022

Jennifer Lutes, Field Specialist in Agricultural BusinessKyle Whittaker, County Engagement Specialist in Agriculture and EnvironmentEric Meusch, Field Specialist in LivestockRachel Hopkins, County Engagement Specialist in Agriculture and ...