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New Zealand’s fledgling dairy goat industry is in turmoil.

Shelter is one of the first considerations when contemplating the purchase of a doe, according to the New Zealand Dairy Goat Breeders Association.

The Australian dairy goat industry is relatively small, but there is an increasing consumer demand for healthy and exotic dairy products.

Worms are probably the biggest health problem for goat farmers.

Goats have been used for milk production for at least 9,000 years, but in New Zealand dairy goats are a relatively recent introduction.

Matamata goat farmers Wiebe and Piety Smitstra have retrofitted their goat milking shed with a GEA WestfaliaSurge low line double-up herringbone system.

Matamata goat farmers Wiebe and Piety Smitstra have retrofitted their goat milking shed with a GEA WestfaliaSurge low line double-up herringbone system.

Dairy goat farmers should carefully plan the feed requirements during the lead up to transition and the early lactation period.

Ketosis in any of its forms can lead to sudden and catastrophic loss levels at kidding time.

New dairy goat industry training being launched in Waikato is upskilling workers and ensuring consistent standards.