Sandra Baxendell, goatvetoz
@goatvetoz.bsky.social
Smart Owners, Healthy Goats. I'm a goat only veterinarian who graduated as Dux with a University Medal, while running a commercial goat dairy farm. I then did my PHD using goats as my experimental animal. See www.goatvetoz.com.au
Course for vets
Have you asked your vet if they are doing this Univ of Sydney course on goats ? cve.edu.au/Web/Web/Cont... Now is a good time to ask.
Have you asked your vet if they are doing this Univ of Sydney course on goats ? cve.edu.au/Web/Web/Cont... Now is a good time to ask.
Goat Medicine & Husbandry TimeOnline
cve.edu.au
January 10, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Course for vets
Have you asked your vet if they are doing this Univ of Sydney course on goats ? cve.edu.au/Web/Web/Cont... Now is a good time to ask.
Have you asked your vet if they are doing this Univ of Sydney course on goats ? cve.edu.au/Web/Web/Cont... Now is a good time to ask.
New Thesis on goat worms
A researcher looked at the carbohydrate larval antigen (CarLA) and found that unlike sheep, selection using saliva for CarLA in goats didn't work for selection resistant goat in the first year. atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/server/api/c...
A researcher looked at the carbohydrate larval antigen (CarLA) and found that unlike sheep, selection using saliva for CarLA in goats didn't work for selection resistant goat in the first year. atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/server/api/c...
atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca
January 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
New Thesis on goat worms
A researcher looked at the carbohydrate larval antigen (CarLA) and found that unlike sheep, selection using saliva for CarLA in goats didn't work for selection resistant goat in the first year. atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/server/api/c...
A researcher looked at the carbohydrate larval antigen (CarLA) and found that unlike sheep, selection using saliva for CarLA in goats didn't work for selection resistant goat in the first year. atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/server/api/c...
Newborn kids dumped in a bin
2 kids (male and a female) were found in a bin in the UK www.bbc.com/news/article... They were taken to a vet clinic & are now in a sanctuary
2 kids (male and a female) were found in a bin in the UK www.bbc.com/news/article... They were taken to a vet clinic & are now in a sanctuary
Kent sanctuary rescues baby goats found dumped in bin
Rescuers are left shocked after two baby goats are found dumped in a bin, hours after being born.
www.bbc.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Newborn kids dumped in a bin
2 kids (male and a female) were found in a bin in the UK www.bbc.com/news/article... They were taken to a vet clinic & are now in a sanctuary
2 kids (male and a female) were found in a bin in the UK www.bbc.com/news/article... They were taken to a vet clinic & are now in a sanctuary
The number of goats (mostly dairy) in the Netherlands has increased dramatically but has now levelled off. www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2... Average herd numbers have increased from 438 to 1434.
Goat population has increased nearly fivefold since 2000
In 2025, there were 592 thousand goats kept on goat farms in the Netherlands.
www.cbs.nl
January 9, 2026 at 9:43 PM
The number of goats (mostly dairy) in the Netherlands has increased dramatically but has now levelled off. www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2... Average herd numbers have increased from 438 to 1434.
Endorsed by a veterinarian? Think again - News - VIN news.vin.com/default.aspx...
AI is generating photos of veterinarians and then these are used to try and sell products. I share research on vet medicines for goats but don't endorse any products for goats .
AI is generating photos of veterinarians and then these are used to try and sell products. I share research on vet medicines for goats but don't endorse any products for goats .
Endorsed by a veterinarian? Think again
Some online marketing of pet products raises questions
news.vin.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Endorsed by a veterinarian? Think again - News - VIN news.vin.com/default.aspx...
AI is generating photos of veterinarians and then these are used to try and sell products. I share research on vet medicines for goats but don't endorse any products for goats .
AI is generating photos of veterinarians and then these are used to try and sell products. I share research on vet medicines for goats but don't endorse any products for goats .
Q fever linked to goats in Spain See pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41492302/ Higher risk of people getting Qfever if there is a higher number of goats in the area. In Australia we encourage the vaccination rural people for Q fever as it is also in our marsupials and the dust.
Environmental risk factors of human Q fever in Spain - PubMed
Caprine density appears to be a key determinant of municipal Q fever risk, with potential contributions from temperatures and wind speed. These findings highlight the need for targeted preventive measures, particularly regarding caprine livestock management and industry planning.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
January 8, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Q fever linked to goats in Spain See pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41492302/ Higher risk of people getting Qfever if there is a higher number of goats in the area. In Australia we encourage the vaccination rural people for Q fever as it is also in our marsupials and the dust.
Reposted by Sandra Baxendell, goatvetoz
We raise Angora and Colored Angora goats. (Looking right at you is a baby Colored Angora Goat and just behind her is a traditional Angora Goat looking towards the right). Their fiber is luxurious, soft, naturally curly and lustrous. And their personalities are precious! 🩷
November 25, 2024 at 11:55 PM
We raise Angora and Colored Angora goats. (Looking right at you is a baby Colored Angora Goat and just behind her is a traditional Angora Goat looking towards the right). Their fiber is luxurious, soft, naturally curly and lustrous. And their personalities are precious! 🩷
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It's getting hot... Which means time to shear the llama and the goats...
May 10, 2024 at 2:27 PM
It's getting hot... Which means time to shear the llama and the goats...
Reposted by Sandra Baxendell, goatvetoz
Angora goat does usually weigh 80 to 120 lbs, and bucks weigh 125 to 200 lbs. Both sexes have horns! If you thought Highland Cows were cute, these adorable, curly haired jumping goats need to be the next thing for all of your seasons. They are insanely adorable 🩷🩷
April 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Angora goat does usually weigh 80 to 120 lbs, and bucks weigh 125 to 200 lbs. Both sexes have horns! If you thought Highland Cows were cute, these adorable, curly haired jumping goats need to be the next thing for all of your seasons. They are insanely adorable 🩷🩷
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Bonus angora goats enjoying a snack nearby at the Gore Estate
February 10, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Bonus angora goats enjoying a snack nearby at the Gore Estate
Heat wave
Don't just think about keeping your goats and yourself cool, remember your vet medicines, vaccines and worm drenches. Some worm drenches can go in the fridge but some like Qdrench can't but still must be kept below 30C which means air-conditioning.
Don't just think about keeping your goats and yourself cool, remember your vet medicines, vaccines and worm drenches. Some worm drenches can go in the fridge but some like Qdrench can't but still must be kept below 30C which means air-conditioning.
January 8, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Heat wave
Don't just think about keeping your goats and yourself cool, remember your vet medicines, vaccines and worm drenches. Some worm drenches can go in the fridge but some like Qdrench can't but still must be kept below 30C which means air-conditioning.
Don't just think about keeping your goats and yourself cool, remember your vet medicines, vaccines and worm drenches. Some worm drenches can go in the fridge but some like Qdrench can't but still must be kept below 30C which means air-conditioning.
I would advise the same - the goats would jump onto the solar panels
Yes, European National Solar Centre's Agricultural Good Practice Guidance for Solar Farms specifically advise against goats mixed in solar arrays
This particular vid is of 2 pet goats visiting the array with their owner, and is not a recommendation for goats mixed with hardware 🤓
But, goats 😍
This particular vid is of 2 pet goats visiting the array with their owner, and is not a recommendation for goats mixed with hardware 🤓
But, goats 😍
January 8, 2026 at 12:31 AM
I would advise the same - the goats would jump onto the solar panels
Why goats like eating Christmas trees youtu.be/_ml0838ne1c?... via @YouTube Tannins can help with worms but don't rely on them. Also ensure that there are no decorations left on or that there were no chemicals used on the tree.
Why goats like eating Christmas trees
YouTube video by CTV News
youtu.be
January 7, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Why goats like eating Christmas trees youtu.be/_ml0838ne1c?... via @YouTube Tannins can help with worms but don't rely on them. Also ensure that there are no decorations left on or that there were no chemicals used on the tree.
Reposted by Sandra Baxendell, goatvetoz
After debunking an urban legend that headbutting animals don’t damage their brains, Nicole Ackermans now investigates how the behavior correlates with neurodegeneration.
By @callimcflurry.bsky.social
#neuroskyence
www.thetransmitter.org/neuros-ark/n...
By @callimcflurry.bsky.social
#neuroskyence
www.thetransmitter.org/neuros-ark/n...
Neuro’s ark: How goats can model neurodegeneration
Since debunking an urban legend that headbutting animals don’t damage their brain, Nicole Ackermans has been investigating how the behavior correlates with neurodegeneration.
www.thetransmitter.org
January 7, 2026 at 2:24 PM
After debunking an urban legend that headbutting animals don’t damage their brains, Nicole Ackermans now investigates how the behavior correlates with neurodegeneration.
By @callimcflurry.bsky.social
#neuroskyence
www.thetransmitter.org/neuros-ark/n...
By @callimcflurry.bsky.social
#neuroskyence
www.thetransmitter.org/neuros-ark/n...
Good news article about a pet wether successfully treated treated for urinary calculi vet.tufts.edu/news-events/.... This 4 month old wether was being fed grain.
New Procedure at TVFS Helps Nigerian Dwarf Goat | Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Tufts Veterinary Field Service (TVFS) recently introduced a new surgery at the practice to treat urinary blockage, a potentially fatal condition frequently seen in male goats. The first TVFS patient to undergo minimally invasive tube cystotomy (MITC) was a four-month-old Nigerian Dwarf goat named Casper.
vet.tufts.edu
January 7, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Good news article about a pet wether successfully treated treated for urinary calculi vet.tufts.edu/news-events/.... This 4 month old wether was being fed grain.
Starting in February I will be doing Myth Busting Monday. What do you want me to investigate to see if it is true or not.
January 6, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Starting in February I will be doing Myth Busting Monday. What do you want me to investigate to see if it is true or not.
The man that packs the 2 kg of BioWorma is going on 2 weeks holidays next Monday so if you want a 2 kg pack you need to order ASAP. Buckets will still still be available as they are sent out from the factory. Email me today - goatvetoz@gmail.com if you need a 2 kg pack.
January 6, 2026 at 7:16 PM
The man that packs the 2 kg of BioWorma is going on 2 weeks holidays next Monday so if you want a 2 kg pack you need to order ASAP. Buckets will still still be available as they are sent out from the factory. Email me today - goatvetoz@gmail.com if you need a 2 kg pack.
Floods in Northern Australia
Hopefully goat owners and their goats are safe. I have fact-sheet about flood health issues on my website goatvetoz.com.au/blog
There is also one on melioidosis which is common after floods in goats (& people) from exposed soils.
Hopefully goat owners and their goats are safe. I have fact-sheet about flood health issues on my website goatvetoz.com.au/blog
There is also one on melioidosis which is common after floods in goats (& people) from exposed soils.
Goat Veterinary Consultancies - goatvetoz
Helping goat owners by translating the latest research into practical ideas that can be implemented on your goat farm.
goatvetoz.com.au
January 6, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Floods in Northern Australia
Hopefully goat owners and their goats are safe. I have fact-sheet about flood health issues on my website goatvetoz.com.au/blog
There is also one on melioidosis which is common after floods in goats (& people) from exposed soils.
Hopefully goat owners and their goats are safe. I have fact-sheet about flood health issues on my website goatvetoz.com.au/blog
There is also one on melioidosis which is common after floods in goats (& people) from exposed soils.
An open access reference about surgery to correct urinary issues in an intersex kid. www.wisdomgale.com/jrvs/fulltex... Note mating 2 pure poll goats results in intersex kids.
www.wisdomgale.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:04 PM
An open access reference about surgery to correct urinary issues in an intersex kid. www.wisdomgale.com/jrvs/fulltex... Note mating 2 pure poll goats results in intersex kids.
Injections of eprinomectin & oral albendazole drenches combined failed to control worms even at double the doses. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... This trial was done in Thailand in a goat herd that was known to have ivermectin resistant worms.
Effectiveness of eprinomectin, albendazole and their combination therapy against strongyle nematode in dairy goats: A clinical field study using nemabiome-integrated approach in Thailand
Strongyle nematodes are parasitic worms that significantly impact the health and productivity of livestock, including goats. Although infected goats a…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 4, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Injections of eprinomectin & oral albendazole drenches combined failed to control worms even at double the doses. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... This trial was done in Thailand in a goat herd that was known to have ivermectin resistant worms.
Vinnytsia farm is building a dairy farm for 2,000 milking goats agronews.ua/en/news/vinn... from the current 120 milkers.
Vinnytsia farm is building a dairy farm for 2,000 milking goats – AgroNews
The farm "Sadochok+" (Vinnytsia region) is building a dairy farm for 2,000 milking goats in the future, which will produce up to 5 tons of milk per day. This wa
agronews.ua
January 3, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Vinnytsia farm is building a dairy farm for 2,000 milking goats agronews.ua/en/news/vinn... from the current 120 milkers.
Looking forward to the results of this eID ear tag retention project in 2026 www.mla.com.au/news-and-eve... Goat farmers with over 500 goats were enrolled in this trial in NSW and Queensland
Enabling better eID retention | Meat & Livestock Australia
Electronic identification (eID) devices are more than critical traceability and biosecurity tools – they provide opportunities for producers to transition herd management from a mob to an individual a...
www.mla.com.au
January 3, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Looking forward to the results of this eID ear tag retention project in 2026 www.mla.com.au/news-and-eve... Goat farmers with over 500 goats were enrolled in this trial in NSW and Queensland
We desperately need a better orf vaccine. www.vettimes.com/news/vets/li... I don’t recommend vaccination unless you have had confirmed cases on farm as otherwise the you will introduce this disease as it is a live vaccine.
Call to vets to talk up orf vaccination
Zoetis says now, ahead of lambing season, is a good time to be engaging with farmers on importance.
www.vettimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:54 PM
We desperately need a better orf vaccine. www.vettimes.com/news/vets/li... I don’t recommend vaccination unless you have had confirmed cases on farm as otherwise the you will introduce this disease as it is a live vaccine.
Congratulations on the start of the Australian CDC. Their website is very impressive for a day 1 resource.
January 1, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Congratulations on the start of the Australian CDC. Their website is very impressive for a day 1 resource.
A good reminder about asking your holiday visitors to practice good biosecurity wa.gov.au/government/a...
wa.gov.au
December 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
A good reminder about asking your holiday visitors to practice good biosecurity wa.gov.au/government/a...