A goat in a barn. Photo.
The study's most important finding was that the health of kids is linked to the health of their mothers. Farmers who had experienced pregnancy-related problems in their goats were also at greater risk of health problems among their kids. Photo: Theodoros Ntallaris

Goat health is key to healthy kids

Page reviewed:  04/06/2026

Swedish goat farmers need more knowledge and practical guidance, according to a new study from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). This is particularly important as almost two-thirds of goat farms are small-scale holdings, and many owners are new to goat keeping.

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