Evaluating bucks for parasite resistance
West Virginia University (WVU) will be doing its buck test again in 2021. The test has a capacity of 150 bucks. In order to accurately evaluate the bucks for parasite resistance, it is essential that bucks have prior exposure to parasites. They need to be put on pasture ASAP. The minimum weight for bucks is 40 lbs. At the beginning of the test, the bucks will be artificially challenged with 5000 Haemonchus contortus larvae. While on test they will be fed a complete pellet. T
Worms During Kidding Season
Worms During Kidding Season is the latest podcast from For the Love of Goats. The podcast is hosted by Deborah Niemann. In this weekly podcast, she interviews Susan Schoenian about managing does and worms during the kidding season Listen to the podcast Listen to other podcasts featuring ACSRPC members.
