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The Biology of the Goat CD Explore the unique biology of the goat in simple animations. Learn about anatomy, lactation, reproduction, and digestion. Follow the life cycles of parasites that commonly infect North American goats. This is a great teaching program for all ages and levels.Order the CD Anatomy of the Goat  This interactive animation is included on the CD. Learn the skeletal structure and the external parts of the goat. An interactive test scores your ability.Reproduction in the Goat  The migration of sperm in the doe's reproductive tract is only a brief sample of the information on reproduction in the goat. The CD continues with the reproductive anatomy of the buck and doe, description of the estrus cycle, hormonal interactions and development of the fetus. A handy gestation calculator (available as a free download) is useful to determine the birthdate of kids.
Life Cycles of Parasites that Infect Goats The CD explains the life cycle of 14 of the most common internal parasites that infect goats in the United States.  Animations include:The coccidians Eimeria and Cryptosporidium The liver fluke, Fasciola hepatica The double pored tapeworm, Moniezia expansa The whipworm, Trichuris ovis. Parelaphostrongylus tenuis, the deer brain or meningeal worm which cause severe problems for goats and other ruminants. The three stomach worms, Haemonchus contortus (barber pole worm), Ostertagia circumcincta (brown stomach worm), and Trichostrongylus species (hair worm). Nematodirus or the thin-necked intestinal worm, the nodular worm, Oesophagostomum columbianum which is also a serious problem for sheep, and Strongyloides papillosus (common thread worm). The life cycles of the two lungworms that infect goats, Dictyocaulus vivparus and Muellerius capillaris are explained in clear easy to understand steps. Sample animations from the parasite section.
 The life cycle of the tapeworm Moniezia expansa requires an intermediate host to continue its development and before it can infect the goat. Haemonchus contortus, a stomach worm that infects goats and sheep can cause fatal anemia. Understanding the life cycle can help with control of this parasite."I can't thank you enough for putting this together. I can't believe how much information you have in each section. If this program doesn't fascinate and motivate nothing will. What an education for anyone at any level. It should serve everyone interested in goats from children to professionals."
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Discover the fascinating world that goes on inside the goat's digestive system. The Biology of the Goat CD covers the mouth and age of teeth eruption, the anatomy of the digestive system, rumen microbiology and a brief overview of rumen fermentation.
