Goat-Kid Management

Students will learn basic kid care procedures to promote healthy replacement dairy goat does. Students will identify and discuss kid management practices focusing around proper nutrition, vaccination protocols, housing needs, and labor needs. Students will build a set of Standard Operating Procedures for kid care on their operation. Practical hands-on applications in the areas of: initial kid care, fresh and pre-fresh doe care, kid health, and kid nutrition will help students practice and solidify their skills.