Practical Goat Keeping Workshop
- Date:
- Wednesday 14 August 2013
- Time:
- 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Location:
- Pasture House Farm
West Marton
Skipton
West Yorkshire
BD23 3AH - Cost:
- £65 per person
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From ADAS and independent goat specialist, Sue Smith (from Somerset) For novices or those wishing to expand their herd. Topics include:
- Goat Welfare
- Preparation of the breeding female
- pre mating - timings, weights, selection and diet
- post mating – birthing and pregnancy
- Care of the newborn kid
- Rearing methods
- Disbudding
- Common problems
- Health
- Vaccinations/worming
- Illnesses and disease
- General health
- Foot trimming and lameness
- Feeding
- Housing
All meetings are hosted on goat farms for maximum animal interaction with both theory and practical sessions and plenty of opportunity for discussion.
