Trimming hooves every 6 months at a minimum is recommended. Be sure to avoid cutting the hoof wall in a “vertical” direction. The hoof...

While the following advice could be applicable to numerous species, it is tailored to castrated goats and small ruminants who are most at...

Parasite Prevention is critical. One of the best ways to manage parasite burden is to score the FAMACHA on a regular (preferably monthly...

Dehorning is a necessary procedure to enhance both the communal welfare of the herd and the safety of individuals who work with animals...

Regardless of the species, it is important that castration is performed humanely and correctly in a way to minimizes discomfort and pain...

To obtain your own 840 tags RFID tags, you must register for a premise ID through the USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service...

Fair/Exhibition Inspection Information When you would like to exhibit animals at the local county fairs within Maryland, a health...

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...

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...

-ENVIRONMENT: To help ensure health, calves must be born in a clean and dry environment. This is the most important component of calf...