Planning and building a goat milk house

A neat, well-planned milk house plays a particularly important role in producing a high‑quality product and helps to maintain a credible image of the dairy industry. OMAFRA has written a new factsheet with information, recommendations and requirements to help with planning and building a goat milk house.

Bonding Pens for a Doe and Her Kids

Bonding Pens for a Doe and Her Kids

In preparation for kidding, setting up bonding pens (also referred to as claiming pens or kidding pens) a few weeks in advance is often a good idea so when does start to kid you are prepared and can focus on kidding and daily chores, instead of building pens. Claiming pens assist the doe in establishing a strong maternal bond with her kid(s).