Extension > Food > Small Farms > Alternative and small-scale livestock systems > Sheep and goats
Sheep and goats
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Getting started with sheep
Breeds, facilities, predators, feed and nutrition, health
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Sheep diseases
Diagnosing, treating, and preventing common diseaes
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The use of vaccines in sheep
Knowing which vaccines to use when
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Moldy feed for sheep and goats
Mold can produce mycotoxins that impact livestock.
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Tips for goat farmers
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How much does it cost to raise dairy goats?
Expense and income estimates for hobby vs. commercial operations
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Feeding dairy goats
Goats require a more nutritious diet than do other ruminants.
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Contact us
Brenda Postels
Extension educator, ag production systems
post0060@umn.edu
507-934-0360UMN Extension—Wright County
County Government Ctr, 10 2nd St NW Rm C107
Buffalo, MN 55313Specializations: Meat goats and integrated parasite control for sheep and goats including FAMACHA training and certification
Mike Boersma
Extension educator, ag production systems
boers010@umn.edu
507-825-6715UMN Extension—Pipestone County
Municipal Bldg, 119 SW 2nd Ave Ste 2
Pipestone, MN 56164Specializations: Providing education and technical assistance on livestock production systems and livestock nutrition for large and small ruminant animals-
Laura Kieser
Extension educator, Ag Production Systems, Dairy/Alt Ag
torb0022@umn.edu
952-466-5300
UM Ext Carver County
11360 Highway 212 W Ste 4
Cologne, MN 55322
