Show overview
Purdue Sheep and Goat Topics has been publishing since 2018, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 12 episodes. That works out to roughly 2 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 8 min and 10 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Education show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 5.9 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2019, with 8 episodes published. Published by Phil Reid.
From the publisher
The Purdue Sheep and Goat Topics Podcast deals with management information for all progressive Sheep and Goat producers
Latest Episodes
#12-Ruminal Acidosis
This is episode 12 of Sheep and Goat Topics. In this episode, we’ll cover ruminal acidosis in sheep and goats, how it occurs, how to treat it, and most importantly, how to prevent it.
#11-Urinary Calculi
The topic of this episode is urinary calculi. Urinary calculi is a metabolic disease that affects male sheep and goats. In this podcast we’ll cover symptoms, how it occurs, and how to prevent the condition.
Importance of Colostrum for Lambs and Kids
On this episode we’ll discuss the historically poor hay quality for the winter of 2019/2020. We’ll discuss the importance of hay testing (especially this year) and some supplementation strategies that will allow the use of poor hay.
#9-Historically poor hay for winter of 2019/2020
On this episode we’ll discuss the historically poor hay quality for the winter of 2019/2020. We’ll discuss the importance of hay testing (especially this year) and some supplementation strategies that will allow the use of poor hay.
#8-Nutrition of the Ewe and Doe in Early and Mid-gestation
On this episode, we’ll discuss some nutritional and management strategies for the early and mid-gestation period for the ewe and doe.
#7-Breeding Soundness Exam for Rams and Bucks
This episode will cover the importance of conducting a breeding soundness exam on rams and bucks before the breeding season. We will describe a typical breeding soundness exam, the value of one, and the limitations of a breeding soundness exam.
#6-Using combination drenches for the control of internal parasites
It’s worm season for sheep and goat producers, and the topic of this podcast episode is using combinations of drugs to treat for internal parasites. This strategy used properly, can delay resistance of the parasites to anthelmintics and can increase the kill rate of existing worms that infect sheep or goats.
#5-Pasture Bloat in Sheep and GoatsPasture Bloat in Sheep and Goats
Preventing Pasture Bloat in Sheep. Bloat can be a sudden and lethal occurrence for sheep. Often, unless the livestock is being monitored closely, the first symptom one notices is dead or distressed animals. Pasture bloat (or green legume bloat) is caused by increased pressure by the ruminal contents.
#4 Contagious Ecthyma or Soremouth
Soremouth, also known as contagious ecthyma, is a viral skin disease. The condition is caused by a Pox virus that requires a break in the skin to enter the body. Clinical signs of a soremouth infection include scabs or blisters on the lips, nose, udder and teats, or sometimes at the junction of the hoof and skin of the lower leg.
#3 Vaccination Programs for Enterotoxiema and Tetnus
Keeping a strong vaccination program may be the difference between a profitable flock and being in the red. In this podcast, Dr. Mike Neary, small ruminant extension specialist at Purdue University, gives up the basics of a vaccination program for Entrotoxemia and Tetnus diseases.
#2 Feeding Ewes and Does During Late Lactation
This week Dr, Neary discusses how to properly feed you ewe or doe in the last trimester of pregnancy. Selecting the correct feeds is very important, Ince the plane of nutrition has a myriad of effects on the success or failure of the pregnancy.
#1 Hay Issues
This podcast covers strategies for sheep and goat producers to save on hay use for the winter of 2018-19. This is a timely topic as hay inventories are low and prices high.