Matthew Weeman
Small Ruminant Hoof Care and Other Essentials
Trimming hooves every 6 months at a minimum is recommended. Be sure to avoid cutting the hoof wall in a “vertical” direction. The hoof...
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Matthew Weeman
Oct 2, 20223 min
Preventing Urinary Stones
While the following advice could be applicable to numerous species, it is tailored to castrated goats and small ruminants who are most at...
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Matthew Weeman
Oct 2, 20224 min
Small Ruminant Parasite Prevention
Parasite Prevention is critical. One of the best ways to manage parasite burden is to score the FAMACHA on a regular (preferably monthly...
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Matthew Weeman
Oct 2, 20223 min
Dehorning Guidelines
Dehorning is a necessary procedure to enhance both the communal welfare of the herd and the safety of individuals who work with animals...
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Matthew Weeman
Oct 2, 20223 min
Castration Guidelines
Regardless of the species, it is important that castration is performed humanely and correctly in a way to minimizes discomfort and pain...
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Matthew Weeman
Oct 2, 20222 min
Obtaining Official ID Tags and Using Them Correctly
To obtain your own 840 tags RFID tags, you must register for a premise ID through the USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service...
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Matthew Weeman
Oct 2, 20224 min
Get Ready for the show!
Fair/Exhibition Inspection Information When you would like to exhibit animals at the local county fairs within Maryland, a health...
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Matthew Weeman
Jan 31, 20212 min
The Ruminant is a Unique, Green, Recycling Machine.
A ruminant is the only specie to have four compartments to the stomach. And each of them have a unique purpose. The rumen-or the...
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Matthew Weeman
Jan 31, 20212 min
The Importance of Feeding the Newborn
If you don’t think it would be good to put in her blood, it is not good to put in the bottle. At birth the intestines of the newborn calf...
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Matthew Weeman
Jan 31, 20212 min
Caring for the Newborn Calf
-ENVIRONMENT: To help ensure health, calves must be born in a clean and dry environment. This is the most important component of calf...
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