Goats
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It’s time for a Livestock Manifesto
Farmtario, April 8, 2021: We know all too well that livestock producers count on consumers for their purchasing power and most of us are aware of the “social contract” that the agriculture industry needs to live up to with society. How is the livestock sector doing with regards to the view that society holds of it? Based on headlines and social media, not so well.
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Small ruminants: Husbandry practices, not herd size increases PPRV risk
LRIC newsletter, October 2020: Research has found that the transmission risk of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus (PPRV) in sheep and goats is not increased through herd size.
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Climate Change: Why is no one talking about agriculture as a solution?
LRIC newsletter, September 2020: Agriculture has enormous climate change mitigating capacities that aren't been harnessed - why is that?
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Research Scouts
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Ways to identify and prevent pregnancy toxemia in small ruminants
Published March 15, 2023
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Quality colostrum vital for small ruminant newborns
Published March 9, 2023
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Rotational grazing could go virtual
Published September 15, 2022
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Treating mastitis with good bacteria
Published February 4, 2022
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Lambing and Kidding Cheat Sheet for Beginning Small Ruminant Producers
Published November 1, 2021
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Scientist looking to improve milk enzymes
Published September 21, 2021
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