International Kiko Goat
IKGA Goat Resources
SUMMARY:
IKGA has compiled information beneficial to goat farmers and/or breeders in this section. A range of topics are covered including health, management, marketing, lists of helpful web sites, etc. Our resources contain links to information on the IKGA website and off-site links. All off-site links & PDF documents open in a new window.
IKGA BROCHURE /
GENERAL GOAT INFORMATION /
BUSINESS INFORMATION FOR COMMERCIAL MEAT GOAT FARMERS AND/OR BREEDERS /
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INFORMATION /
GOAT SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT /
GOAT HEALTH /
GOAT MEAT /
GOAT PUBLICATIONS /
EXCEPTIONAL FARM AND GENERAL WEBSITES /
UNIVERSITIES /
IKGA BROCHURE
GENERAL GOAT INFORMATION
- Goat Facts Around the World
- Goats: Sustainable Production
- Goat Species Distinguished by horn shape
- Goat Breeds Learn about dozens of breeds of the earliest domesticated animal
- Parts of a Meat Goat
- Test your knowledge of goat anatomy
- Goat Symbolism
- Goat Jokes
- Common Goat Terms
- Goat Book Reviews
- National Goat Handbook
BUSINESS INFORMATION FOR COMMERCIAL MEAT GOAT FARMERS AND/OR BREEDERS
- Meat Goat Industry Overview by Marvin Shurley, AMGA and Dr. Frank Craddock
- Money Saving Tips List of suggestions by IKGA members
- Meat Goats: Sustainable Production
- Ethnic Holiday Calendar Holidays on which goat meat is in demand
- Sales Contracts
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Meat Goat 101 Penn State University terrific overview of many goat topics
- Meat Goat 102 Langston University certification education for meat goat producers
- How to Read a Commercial Feed Tag
- Fencing Maryland Small Ruminant-extensive links-general info, types, costs, &vendors
- Kidding Due Date Estimator
- Adjusting Performance Data for Non Genetic Factors
- Charles Branch's Commercial Pedigree Form Download 1 page word document
- Body Condition Scoring of Meat Goats
- Farm Production Cycle Planning calendar for goat farmers
- National Animal Identification System News
- Training a Livestock Guardian Dog
- Transporting Goats
- Teeth and Age of a Goat
- Tattoo - Year Indicator
GOAT SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT
- Homemade Goat Feeders Grain, Mineral, Hay, & Creep Feeders
- Homemade Goat Shelters Kid Shelter, Fold-a-way Pen,Portable Shed
- Homemade Goat Equipment Round Pen, Guillotine Gate,Scales, Working Chute, Work Stand
- Other Homemade Goat Devices Feed Storage Devices, Automatic waterer
- Allflex Livestock Identification System
- Caprine Supply
- Hoegger Goat Supply
- Tractor Supply Company
- Lion Edge Technologies Goat Management Software
- One Digital Scales Animal Scales
- Zareba Systems Safe and Effective Electric Fencing
GOAT HEALTH
- Goat Wellness List of suggestions by IKGA members
- Goat Disease Symptoms
- Integrated Parasite Management (Maryland Small Ruminant)
- Copper Bolus Study by Ray Kruse
- Goat Medications 1 (University of Kentucky)
- Goat Medications 2 (Jack Mauldin)
- How To Give An Injection
- How To Trim Hooves
- FAMACHA Evaluation
- Managing Internal Parasitism
GOAT MEAT
- What is Chevon and why should I eat it?
- Nutritional Value of Goat Meat
- Featured Recipe Try it, you'll like it
- Cuts of Goat Meat - Interactive Diagram
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Safe handling of goat meat
GOAT PUBLICATIONS
EXCEPTIONAL FARM AND GENERAL GOAT WEBSITES
Extensive Information on Goat Health & Management
UNIVERSITIES
Universities With Agriculture Programs and Research
- Clemson University South Carolina
- University of Kentucky Kentucky
- Langston University Oklahoma
- Cooperative Extension Service Small Ruminant Maryland
- North Carolina State University North Carolina
- Tennessee State University Tennessee