During kidding season, lots of goat owners start to worry about ketosis and pregnancy toxemia in their does.
In today's episode, Dr. Robert VanSaun, professor of veterinary science and extension veterinarian at Pennsylvania State University, talks about what causes does to go into ketosis and how that can lead to pregnancy toxemia.
If left untreated, it can ultimately lead to a doe's death. So, we are also talking about how to prevent this potentially devastating condition in the first place.
Full show notes here -- https://thriftyhomesteader.com/pregnancy-toxemia-in-goats/
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