Using Ultrasound for Goat Breeding: A Case Study on Pregnancy Detection with Catherine Stowell.

In the spring of 2021, Jenni Liddiard reached out in search of the ideal ultrasound machine to scan her sheep and pygmy goats. As a small-scale breeder, Jenni understands the importance of pregnancy confirmation—not only to optimize feeding costs but also to ensure the long-term reproductive health of her animals. Overfeeding non-pregnant goats or underfeeding […]
Ensuring Ethical Breeding Practices PART 2.

What Comes Next… For the second part of our Introduction to Ethical Breeding Considerations, we will focus on what to expect and how to provide the best care for your pregnant dog before, during, and after birth. Unassisted Birth: What to Expect Unassisted births should involve minimal intervention unless the mother or a newborn is […]
Ensuring Ethical Breeding Practices PART 1.

Whether you’re a newcomer to breeding or have been part of the industry for a while, it’s crucial to consistently educate yourself and assess the ethicality of your practices. Pregnancy and birth can pose significant challenges for certain breeds, often necessitating medical intervention. Therefore, breeding should not be taken lightly, and careful consideration of the […]