Learn Goat Lingo

Whether you're new to goats or you've been a goat owner for several years, it seems like many people misunderstand the terms associated with this common homestead ruminate. Here's a list of the most used words associated with goats. Doe – Female Goat Doeling – A baby female goat Yearling – A one year old goat Buck – Male goat Buckling – A baby male goat Wether – Castrated male goat Kid – Baby goat, either male or female Kidding – Giving birth Polled – When a goat is naturally born without horns Debudded/Disbudded – Removing the horns of a goat Drenching – Oral administration of medication Banding/Banded – The use of castration rings to remove the testacles Browsing – Natural movement of goats from one place to another to forage on various foliage Coccidiosis/Cocci – Oxycyt that destroys the lining of the small intestine resulting in diarrhea or even death. CDT - An annual vaccine for Enterotoxemia and Tetanus. Enterotoxemia is caused by two strains of bacteria called Clostridium perfringens (type C + D). Scours – Diarrhea that is usually caused from incorrect milk feeding Sire – Father Dam – Mother This list isn't all-inclusive, but it'll make you sound a little more educated when talking to others in your goat circle. Happy goating!