5 Simple Signs Your Goat Has Ringworm

5 Simple Signs Your Goat Has Ringworm

Ringworm is a common fungal infection that affects humans and various animals, including goats. The fungi and spores that cause it are sometimes indiscernible, so what other signs should you look out for to know the infection is present? A common sign that your goat...
6 Common Causes of Wool Break in Sheep

6 Common Causes of Wool Break in Sheep

Wool break is called so because thin, weak areas in the fibres cause the fleece to break apart when tugged. This is a concern sheep farmers will encounter at some point, and knowing that it’s usually caused by stress or trauma is essential.  Common causes of...
How Quickly Do Goats Grow Their Horns?

How Quickly Do Goats Grow Their Horns?

Among horned livestock, goats are the most curious and active by nature. For this reason, their horns are often removed for their own and others’ safety. So, how fast do goat horns grow? Goat horns grow quite quickly, so disbudding must be done within three...
Why Are Your Goat’s Horns Cracking?

Why Are Your Goat’s Horns Cracking?

Horns aren’t just pointy ornaments adorning the head of a goat. Sometimes a goat will get in a fight that results in significant damage to its horns, so even cracks can concern a herd owner.  Goat horns are likely to crack because of an injury. Goats often play...
Why Do Goat Horns Peel? 4 Common Reasons

Why Do Goat Horns Peel? 4 Common Reasons

Even though it’s not uncommon for goat horns to peel and flake, the phenomenon can still give cause for concern. While there is generally no link between peeling goat horns and serious health issues, the matter still needs to be addressed. Just like cows, goats don’t...