What if the way you scratch a pregnant doe's neck could shape the life of her kids before they’re even born?
In this episode of Hoofnotes, we're digging into groundbreaking research that shows just how powerful human interaction is during goat pregnancy. From reduced fetal loss to stronger maternal instincts and quicker kid development, the science is clear—how we handle our does matters.
We’ll break down a fascinating study that compares gentle, minimal, and aversive handling during mid-gestation, and explain what it means for those of us caring for goats in real life. This one hits home, especially for anyone who's ever juggled chores while trying to stay calm in a chaotic barn.
Join us as we explore how simple, mindful handling can lead to healthier births, happier does, and livelier kids.
Because sometimes, the most powerful medicine is a little kindness.
Visit Companion Blog for this Episode: https://goathousefarm.com/gentle-handling-goat-pregnancy
Article for this episode:
Emma M. Baxter, Johan Mulligan, Sarah A. Hall, Jo E. Donbavand, Rupert Palme, Emad Aldujaili, Adroaldo J. Zanella, Cathy M. Dwyer, Positive and negative gestational handling influences placental traits and mother-offspring behavior in dairy goats, Physiology & Behavior, Volume 157, 2016, Pages 129-138, ISSN 0031-9384, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.
A NotebookLM Deep Dive human written to make goat science make sense.
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