If you have goats for very long, you may realize that some never need deworming while others need it frequently. There is definitely a genetic component involved in a goat's natural resistance or resilience to worms.
In this episode I'm talking to Andrew Weaver, Ph.D., Small Ruminants Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University about genetic resistance to worms in goats and sheep. Although there has been a lot more research done on genetic resistance in sheep, goat owners can learn from their playbook and use some of the same selection tools for improving the worm resistance of their herds.
Full show notes here --- https://thriftyhomesteader.com/genetic-resistance-to-worms-in-goats/
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For more information:
- American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control
- Worms During Kidding Season
- Roundworms and Goats
- Deer Worms in Goats
- Using Dewormers Correctly
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