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LED Motion Activated Light (Plug-In Style)

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  We have electricity in and near the barn but often find ourselves needing additional light.  This light is a perfect solution.  It turns on with motion and is bright enough for the Vet to perform surgery!  The photo below is an actual photograph from our barn during the middle of darkness. I have not enhanced the brightness of the photo, it is really that good.

Teat Dipper
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This is an acceptable teat dip cup.  I prefer the foaming cup but this model is still far superior to a spray.
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Post Milking Teat Dip
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Iodine makes a great post dip.  This one is good and for a small herd will last quite a while.

Pre Milking Udder Wash
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This is a pre wash solution that I see many folks use.  It is a reputable brand and would work well for a smaller herd.

(CMT) California Mastitis Test Kit
Solution: https://amzn.to/4j7MJCl
Trays: https://amzn.to/40pxltJ

You think you might have a milk or udder problem? The first thing your goat friends will ask is do you have a positive CMT?  You can bet they aren't talking about country music.  This is a simple test kit that can indicate if there is reason for further investigation with milk quality.  Every milking herd should have one of these kits and learn how to use it.

Copper Bolus
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It is amazing what this little capsule can do for your herd if you are in a copper deficient area.  There are numerous US Geological surveys that will give you a hint but how your goat looks is a good indicator also.  Rough coats, fish tails, and losing the war against barber-pole worms are all good indicators that you have a copper deficiency.  These are pretty easy to give hidden in a marshmallow or with a bolus gun.   This link is to the 4 gram size.  In my area I give 4 grams to kids and 8 grams to adults up to 3x a year.  Your herd will most likely may vary.

Gianaclis Caldwell Books

Gianaclis writes some of the most interesting cheesemaking books.  I have most of them and some are very advanced while others are great for a beginner.  As I make more and more cheese I find the advanced books are becoming easier to understand and use.  Highly recommend!

Fecal Float Solution
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Perfect solution for performing the Modified McMaster Method for parasite egg counts.
Click link here for method>>>> McMaster Method

This is a pretty good microscope and will take you a long way peering at parasites, semen, and other fun farm stuff.  https://amzn.to/4g0gqCI