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.

Read the full article in Swedish. 

This text has been translated to English with AI assistance.

Link to the scientific publication

Ntallaris, T., Basioura, A., & Tsakmakidis, I. A. (2026). Kid Health Problems in Swedish Goat Herds: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Herd-Level Risk Factors and Preventive Practices. Animals, 16(5), 826.  

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