Dewormer Resistance in Goats

Numerous studies are identifying a pattern goat producers have known for some time: goat parasites are becoming increasingly resistant to virtually every conventional dewormer available on the market today. Understanding Parasite Resistance in Livestock Management Extensive research has looked at how parasites respond to the numerous deworming options currently available. See the bibliography below for Continue Reading

Essential Oil Synergy: Why Blending Cinnamon with Clove Reduces Skin Reactions

I’m working through Tisserand’s Essential Oil Safety again as I continue my studies on essential oils and their uses in goats. This is such an important point to underscore: When we isolate a single constituent, we get different results than when we use the whole. (Think pharmaceuticals too, where a constituent of a medicinal plant Continue Reading