We are getting very excited! In about two weeks our first “batch” of Saanen babies, known as goat kids, are to be born. Eight moms all seem ready. . .they are serenely lumbering about the farmyard – all now “wide-bodied!” The eight pregnant goats will have 10-12 babies according to the results of the ultrasounds...
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Our special project – Phase 2 1/2
We are pleased to report that the goats responded well to the procedure with minimal discomfort! The next step is that three does will receive Canada’s finest, first class, even more expensive milk goat fertilized embryos. Stay tuned! (Warning: Graphic pictures ahead.) Semen is stored in a liquid nitrogen Dewar flask. Sample taken out and warmed in water bath....
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Our special project – Phase 2
A few weeks ago, CIDR (Controlled Internal Drug Release) vaginal progesterone inserts were placed in the does. The inserts were recently removed and a second hormone administered via injection (picture below). The vet, from the Nutramix feed company, was a highly competent pro. The animals were comfortable, the injections with nary a flinch. The does...
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Our special project!
We are so excited to tell you about our Semen and Embryo Transplant Project at RGD! We have been working on the importation of semen and embryos from Canada for the past year and, at last the special shipment has arrived! The NutraMix feed company has been invaluable with their assistance to make this happen....