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Ep. 076: Raising Sheep and Goats – How They’re the Same and How They’re Different
Beyond the Barn
English - February 27, 2024 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsEducation Sports Wilderness livestock nutrition barrel racing horse training horse competition agriculture breeding horses chicken english discipline raising livestock equine Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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On this episode, co-host Katy Starr and guest expert Dr. Reid Redden explore the intricacies of raising sheep and goats, including:
Differences and similarities between raising ruminant and non-ruminant species, particularly sheep and goatsWhy some sheep are actually deficient in copper because of the fear of “copper toxicity”The most common struggles sheep and goat owners faceTheir discussion covers everything from the common myth that “goats will eat anything” to essential advice, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in entering the world of small-scale livestock ranching or even backyard sheep or goat ownership.
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Scientific References:
~ 33:55 – Prairie Project go-pro video showing what plant species goats prefer to consume - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2053746021633657
Connect with Dr. Reid Redden and AgriLife Extension and Research on:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TAMUSheepandGoats/ (@TAMUSheepandGoats)YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SheepandGoatsatTexasAgriLife (@SheepandGoatsatTexasAgriLife)Website - https://agrilife.org/agrilifesheepandgoat/ASI (American Sheep Industry) Research Update podcast – https://www.sheepusa.org/research-podcast2024 Texas Sheep and Goat Expo in San Angelo, TX - https://agrilife.org/agrilifesheepandgoat/Love the podcast? Leave a rating and review on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306Leave a rating on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZaHave a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected]Share our podcast and learn more about our co-hosts at our Beyond the Barn podcast pageSUBSCRIBE to the Beyond the Barn podcast email to be an exclusive insider!Find us on Apple, Spotify or Google Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode.
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